What inspection rights do assignees of part interest have in patent applications?

Assignees of part interest in a patent application have specific inspection rights. According to MPEP 106.01: [A]n assignee of a part interest or a licensee of exclusive right is entitled to inspect the application. This means that while assignees of part interest cannot prosecute the application or exclude the applicant from the prosecution process, they…

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Can an assignee of a part interest in a patent application prevent other parties from accessing the application?

No, an assignee of a part interest in a patent application cannot prevent other parties from accessing the application. According to MPEP 106, the assignee of a part interest may not control prosecution of the application to the exclusion of the inventor or other assignees. This means that all parties with an interest in the…

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