Sufficient grounds Sample Clauses

Sufficient grounds. Post-grant re- view shall not be instituted for a ground of unpatentability unless the Board decides that the petition sup- porting the ground would, if unrebutted, demonstrate that it is more likely than not that at least one of the claims challenged in the petition is unpatentable. The Board’s decision will take into account a patent owner preliminary response where such a re- sponse is filed, including any testi- monial evidence, but a genuine issue of material fact created by such testi- monial evidence will be viewed in the light most favorable to the petitioner solely for purposes of deciding whether to institute a post-grant review. A pe- titioner may seek leave to file a reply to the preliminary response in accord- ance with §§ 42.23 and 42.24(c). Any such request must make a showing of good cause.
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Sufficient grounds. Inter partes re- view shall not be instituted for a ground of unpatentability unless the Board decides that the petition sup- porting the ground would demonstrate that there is a reasonable likelihood that at least one of the claims chal- lenged in the petition is unpatentable. The Board’s decision will take into ac- count a patent owner preliminary re- sponse where such a response is filed, including any testimonial evidence, but a genuine issue of material fact created by such testimonial evidence will be viewed in the light most favor- able to the petitioner solely for pur- poses of deciding whether to institute an inter partes review. A petitioner may seek leave to file a reply to the pre- liminary response in accordance with §§ 42.23 and 42.24(c). Any such request must make a showing of good cause. [77 FR 48727, Aug. 14, 2012, as amended at 00 XX 00000, Xxx. 1, 2016] AFTER INSTITUTION OF Inter Partes REVIEW

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  • Investigatory Interviews ‌ A. Upon request, an employee has the right to a union representative at an investigatory interview called by the Employer, if the employee reasonably believes discipline could result. An employee may also have a union representative at a pre-disciplinary meeting. If the requested representative is not reasonably available, the employee will select another representative who is available. Employees seeking representation are responsible for contacting their representative.

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  • Problem Solving Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the matter is not resolved by informal discussion, or a problem-solving meeting does not occur, it may be settled in accordance with the grievance procedure. Unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the Union problem-solving discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance. The Union Xxxxxxx or in their absence, the Local Union President, or Area Xxxxxxx, or Chief Xxxxxxx, either with the employee or alone, shall present to the appropriate supervisor a written request for a meeting. If the supervisor agrees to a problem- solving meeting, this meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the request. The supervisor, employee, Union Xxxxxxx, and up to one (1) other management person shall attempt to resolve the problem through direct and forthright communication. If another member of management is present that person will not be hearing the grievance at Step Two, should it progress to that Step. The employee, the Union Xxxxxxx or in their absence, the Local Union President, or Area Xxxxxxx, or Chief Xxxxxxx, may participate in problem-solving activities on paid time, in accordance with Article 31, Union Rights, Section 1H.

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