Are there any limitations on the types of files an opposing party can access in a contested case?
Yes, there are limitations on the types of files an opposing party can access in a contested case. According to MPEP 2307.02, access is ordinarily limited to specific categories of records: The application file for an involved patent An involved application An application for which a party has been accorded benefit under subpart E of…
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According to MPEP 2307.02, access and copies are ordinarily authorized for the following records in contested cases: The application file for an involved patent An involved application An application for which a party has been accorded benefit under subpart E of 37 CFR 41 The MPEP specifically states: “Access and copies will ordinarily only be…
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