What replaced inter partes reexamination after September 16, 2012?
While MPEP 2620 doesn’t explicitly state the replacement for inter partes reexamination, it’s important to note that after September 16, 2012, inter partes review (IPR) became the new procedure under the America Invents Act. The MPEP section states:
“No requests for inter partes reexamination may be filed on or after September 16, 2012.”
This change was part of a broader reform in patent law, transitioning from inter partes reexamination to inter partes review, which is conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2620 - Certificate Of Service,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure