37 CFR § 1.987 Rules of Practice in Patent Cases

§ 1.987 Suspension of inter partes reexamination proceeding due to litigation.

Current through Aug 26, 2026 · Read all of Part 1

⚠ 1 pending change to Part 1

If a patent in the process of inter partes reexamination is or becomes involved in litigation, the Director shall determine whether or not to suspend the inter partes reexamination proceeding.

← § 1.985 Notification of prior or concurrent proceedings in inter partes reexamination.§ 1.989 Merger of concurrent reexamination proceedings. →