What determines the official filing date of a reexamination request?
The official filing date of a reexamination request is determined based on specific criteria: The request must be in compliance with 37 CFR 1.510. The filing date is automatically assigned by the PALM EXPO 2970 system. The date assigned is based on the receipt date of the compliant request. MPEP 2226 states: “The system will…
Read MoreWhat happens if a reexamination request is not compliant with 37 CFR 1.510?
If a reexamination request is found to be not compliant with 37 CFR 1.510, the following process occurs: The request papers are returned to the sender by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) or Technology Center (TC) technical support staff. The request papers are not entered into the patent file. The sender is notified of the…
Read MoreWhat is the initial processing for an ex parte reexamination request under 35 U.S.C. 302?
What is the initial processing for an ex parte reexamination request under 35 U.S.C. 302? The initial processing of an ex parte reexamination request filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 involves several steps: The request is received by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU). A reexamination file is established and assigned a filing date. The request is…
Read MoreWhat happens if an ex parte reexamination request is found to be defective?
What happens if an ex parte reexamination request is found to be defective? If an ex parte reexamination request is found to be defective during the initial screening process, specific procedures are followed. According to MPEP 2226: “If the request for ex parte reexamination is not in accordance with requirements of 37 CFR 1.510, the…
Read MoreHow is the filing date assigned to an ex parte reexamination request?
How is the filing date assigned to an ex parte reexamination request? The filing date for an ex parte reexamination request is assigned based on specific criteria. According to MPEP 2226: “The filing date of the request is the date on which the request satisfies all the requirements for the request set forth in 37…
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