What is Form Paragraph 14.06 used for in reissue applications?

Form Paragraph 14.06 is used by examiners to inquire about specific details of litigation related to a reissue application. It serves several purposes:

  • Notifies the applicant that the patent sought to be reissued is involved in litigation
  • Requests that any documents or materials material to patentability be made of record
  • Informs the applicant that extensions of time under 37 CFR 1.136(a) will not be permitted

The MPEP provides the text of Form Paragraph 14.06:

The patent sought to be reissued by this application [1] involved in litigation. Any documents and/or materials which would be material to patentability of this reissue application are required to be made of record in response to this action. Due to the related litigation status of this application, EXTENSIONS OF TIME UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 37 CFR 1.136(a) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED DURING THE PROSECUTION OF THIS APPLICATION.

In this form, [1] is replaced with either “is” or “has been” depending on the current status of the litigation.

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