What types of information can be submitted for supplemental examination?
In supplemental examination, patent owners can submit a wide range of information for consideration. The MPEP states:
“The ‘information’ may include any information that the patent owner believes to be relevant to the patent. For example, the information may include not only a patent or a journal article, but also a sales invoice, or a transcript of an audio or video recording.”
This broad scope allows patent owners to address various potential issues that may affect the patent’s validity or enforceability.
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Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2801 - Introduction,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure