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42.1 Policy.

  • (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]