Where can I find information on the former practice of inter partes reexamination?
For those seeking information on the former practice of inter partes reexamination, the MPEP provides two main 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” (76 FR 59055, September 23, 2011)
These resources provide comprehensive guidance on how inter partes reexamination was conducted before its discontinuation.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2618 - Copies Of Prior Art (Patents And Printed Publications),
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure