When does the PTAB’s jurisdiction over a patent application in a derivation proceeding end?
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) retains jurisdiction over a patent application involved in a derivation proceeding until the proceeding is formally terminated. As stated in MPEP 2313: “The Board retains jurisdiction over the derivation proceeding until it is terminated.” This means that the PTAB maintains exclusive control over the application throughout the entire…
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