37 CFR 42.1 — Policy
Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024
- (a) Scope. Part 42 governs proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Sections 1.4 , 1.7 , 1.14 , 1.16 , 1.22 , 1.23 , 1.25 , 1.26 , 1.32 , 1.34 , and 1.36 of this chapter also apply to proceedings before the Board, as do other sections of part 1 of this chapter that are incorporated by reference into this part.
- (b) Construction. This part shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of every proceeding.
- (c) Decorum. Every party must act with courtesy and decorum in all proceedings before the Board, including in interactions with other parties.
- (d) Evidentiary standard. The default evidentiary standard is a preponderance of the evidence.
[Added, 77 FR 48612, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]
Cited authority
- 37 CFR 1.4 Nature of correspondence and signature requirements
- 37 CFR 1.7 Times for taking action; Expiration on Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday
- 37 CFR 1.14 Patent applications preserved in confidence
- 37 CFR 1.16 National application filing, search, and examination fees
- 37 CFR 1.22 Fees payable in advance
- 37 CFR 1.23 Methods of payment
- 37 CFR 1.25 Deposit accounts
- 37 CFR 1.26 Refunds
- 37 CFR 1.32 Power of attorney
- 37 CFR 1.34 Acting in a representative capacity
- 37 CFR 1.36 Revocation of power of attorney; withdrawal of patent attorney or agent