What is the process for designating claims for printing in the Official Gazette for reissue patents?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

The process for designating claims for printing in the Official Gazette for reissue patents involves specific guidelines:

• At least one claim must be designated for printing
• If claims have been amended or added, the designated claim must include a change or addition
• Canceled claims cannot be designated for printing
• If there are no changes to the claims, the most representative pending allowed claim is designated

The MPEP states: “Whenever at least one claim has been amended or added in the reissue, the claim (claims) designated for printing must be (or include) a claim which has been changed or added by the reissue.”