§ 780.20. Initiation of proceeding.
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/us/cfr/t10/s§ 780.20·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
When any person in the Department believes that the Department should declare a patent affected with the public interest pursuant to section 153a of the Act, that person shall make such a recommendation to the Under Secretary. If, after consultation with the General Counsel, the Under Secretary agrees with the recommendation, the Under Secretary shall initiate in writing a proceeding under section 153a before the Board. The communication of the Under Secretary to the Board shall identify the patent and state the basis for the proposed declaration.