Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings
15 U.S.C. § 1069
in effectIn all inter partes proceedings equitable principles of laches, estoppel, and acquiescence, where applicable may be considered and applied.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc15@119-95.zipFetched: 6/3/2026
