How does the Official Gazette notice indicate changes to the specification or drawing in an inter partes reexamination?
The Official Gazette notice for an inter partes reexamination certificate provides information about changes to the specification or drawing of the reexamined patent. As stated in MPEP 2691: “Additionally, a representative claim will be published along with an indication of any changes to the specification or drawing.”
This indication serves to alert interested parties about modifications made to the patent beyond just the claims. It helps patent professionals and researchers quickly identify if there have been any significant changes to the patent’s description or visual representations as a result of the reexamination process.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2691 - Notice Of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate Issuance In Official Gazette,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure