What rights do partial assignees or exclusive licensees have regarding patent applications?

According to MPEP 106.01, assignees of a part interest or licensees of exclusive right have the right to inspect the patent application. The MPEP states:

“[A]n assignee of a part interest or a licensee of exclusive right is entitled to inspect the application.”

However, it’s important to note that these parties do not have the right to intervene in the prosecution of the application or interference, which is reserved for the assignee of record of the entire interest.

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