What activities are included in USPTO reexamination time reporting?
The MPEP 2238 provides guidance on the range of activities that should be included in time reporting for reexaminations:
“Even activities such as supervision, copying, typing, and docketing should be included.”
This means that USPTO personnel should report time spent on both direct examination tasks and supporting activities related to reexamination proceedings.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2238 - Time Reporting,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure