What happens if a proper corrected request is timely filed for supplemental examination?
When a proper corrected request is timely filed for supplemental examination, it establishes the filing date for the supplemental examination request. The MPEP states, “If a proper corrected request is timely filed, the filing date of the supplemental examination request will be the receipt date of the corrected request. The Office will mail a Notice of Supplemental Examination Request Filing Date to the patent owner.” This notice confirms the official filing date of the supplemental examination request.
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Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2812.03 - Corrected Request,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure