What is Form Paragraph 22.14 used for in patent reexamination?
Form Paragraph 22.14 is used in patent reexamination when a submission is not fully responsive to a non-final Office action. It serves to notify the patent owner of the deficiency and provides instructions on how to proceed.
According to MPEP 2266.01: “Form paragraph 22.14 may be used where a bona fide response is not entirely responsive to a non-final Office action.”
The form paragraph includes:
- An explanation of the nature of the omitted point
- Clear instructions on what is needed to complete the response
- A shortened statutory period for response
- A warning that failure to timely deal with the omission may result in termination of the reexamination proceeding
This form paragraph is crucial in maintaining clear communication between the examiner and the patent owner during the reexamination process.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2266.01 - Submission Not Fully Responsive To Non - Final Office Action,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure