What is the conclusion of a supplemental examination?
According to MPEP 2817, the conclusion of a supplemental examination is marked by the issuance of a certificate. As stated in the MPEP:
“35 U.S.C. 257(a) requires that supplemental examination ‘shall conclude with the issuance of a certificate indicating whether the information presented in the request raises a substantial new question of patentability.'”
This certificate is issued electronically and indicates whether any of the items of information submitted in the request raises a Substantial New Question of Patentability (SNQ).
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Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2817 - Conclusion Of Supplemental Examination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure