What are the content requirements for a request for supplemental examination?

According to MPEP 2811, the content requirements for a request for supplemental examination are set forth in 37 CFR 1.610(b). The key elements include:

• Identification of the patent number
• A list of items of information to be considered, reconsidered, or corrected
• A list of any other prior or concurrent post-patent Office proceedings
• Identification of each claim for which supplemental examination is requested
• A separate, detailed explanation of the relevance and manner of applying each item of information to each claim
• A copy of the patent and any disclaimer or certificate issued for the patent
• Copies of items of information (with translations if necessary)
• A summary of relevant portions of documents over 50 pages
• Identification of patent owner(s) and submission establishing ownership

The USPTO provides Form PTO/SB/59 to assist in filing requests for supplemental examination.

To learn more:

• supplemental examination
• patent
• USPTO
• content requirements
• 37 CFR 1.610