Where can I find guidance on the former practice of inter partes reexamination?
For those seeking information on the former practice of inter partes reexamination, the MPEP provides two key resources:
- Revision 7 of the 8th Edition of the MPEP
- The Federal Register notice titled “Revision of Standard for Granting an Inter Partes Reexamination Request”, published on September 23, 2011
These resources provide comprehensive information on how inter partes reexamination requests were handled before the procedure was discontinued.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2616 - Substantial New Question Of Patentability/Reasonable Likelihood That Requester Will Prevail,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure