This part sets forth procedures for the pre-issuance circulation and review within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of draft panel decisions rendered in proceedings pending under parts 41 and 42 of this chapter and sets forth the controlling legal authority, policy, and guidance applicable to the decisions of the Board.
authority: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), 6, 134, 135, 311, 316, 321, and 326
source: 89 FR 49814, June 12, 2024, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 37 CFR 43.1