Question:

Who may a party dissatisfied with a final decision in a derivation proceeding appeal to?

Answer:

A party dissatisfied with a final decision in a derivation proceeding may appeal to district court or the Federal Circuit.

Chapter Details:

The answer to this question can be found in the following supplement: Derivation Proceeding Final Rules. This is a special supplement that at the time of this recording is currently being tested on the Patent Bar exam. Depending on future changes to the supplement and the MPEP, the question and answer may not be applicable.

Section Summary:

This question and answer comes from the following supplement: Derivation Proceeding Final Rules.