Can a legal representative file a request for supplemental examination?
Yes, a legal representative of the patent owner can file a request for supplemental examination on behalf of the patent owner. As stated in MPEP 2803: “A legal representative of the patent owner may file a request for supplemental examination on behalf of the patent owner.” For more details on this process, refer to MPEP 2804.
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Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2803 - Persons Who May File A Request For Supplemental Examination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure