What information is included in an Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate?
An Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate contains specific information about the reexamined patent. MPEP 2690 outlines the following details:
- The title “INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE”
- An ordinal number indicating its sequence
- The original patent number followed by a kind code suffix
- The date of issuance
- The title of the invention
- Name of the inventor
- Current classification
- Abstract
- Filing date and number of the reexamination request
- Identification of the patent for which the certificate is issued
- Status of patent claims (confirmed, canceled, disclaimed, not examined)
- Text of new and amended claims
- Any relevant court decisions
The certificate serves as a comprehensive record of the changes made to the patent during the reexamination process.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2690 - Format Of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure