Are there specific rules for submitting patents and patent-related documents in supplemental examination?
Yes, there are specific rules for submitting patents and patent-related documents in supplemental examination. According to MPEP 2807:
“Patents, patent application publications, and third-party-generated affidavits or declarations must not be reduced in size or otherwise modified in the manner described in this paragraph.”
This means that unlike court documents and non-patent literature, which may be redacted, patents and patent-related documents must be submitted in their original form without any modifications, including size reduction or formatting changes.
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Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2807 - Format Of Papers Filed In A Supplemental Examination Proceeding,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure