Can I obtain a certified copy of a reexamination file?

Yes, you can obtain a certified copy of a reexamination file, including non-patent literature. The MPEP states, Also, a certified copy of the reexamination file, including any non-patent literature, may be ordered from the Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch (PTCFB) of the Public Records Division (PRD).

To order a certified copy:

• Use the PTCFB’s Certified Copy Center storefront (preferred method)
• Or send a request to: Mail Stop Post Issue, Director of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
• Alternatively, email your request to dsd@uspto.gov

Remember to include the control number of the reexamination proceeding in your order.

To learn more:

• certified copy
• reexamination file
• PTCFB
• Public Records Division