37 C.F.R. § 41.102

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 41.102 - Completion of examination

Before a contested case is initiated, except as the Board may otherwise authorize, for each involved application and patent:

(a) Examination or reexamination must be completed, and

(b) There must be at least one claim that:

(1) Is patentable but for a judgment in the contested case, and

(2) Would be involved in the contested case.

37 C.F.R. § 41.102