Notwithstanding the discovery provisions of subpart A:
(a) Requests for additional discovery may be granted upon a showing of good cause as to why the discovery is needed; and
(b) Discovery is limited to evidence directly related to factual assertions advanced by either party in the proceeding.
authority: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), 6, 21, 23, 41, 135, 311, 312, 316, 321-326; Pub. L. 112-29, 125 Stat. 284; and Pub. L. 112-274, 126 Stat. 2456
source: 77 FR 48669, Aug. 14, 2012, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 37 CFR 42.224