What is a Notice of Defective Paper in Inter Partes Reexamination?

A Notice of Defective Paper is issued when a submission in an inter partes reexamination is considered defective or informal. This notice is typically provided using form PTOL-2069, which outlines the specific defects present in the submission.

According to the MPEP 2666.50, “Where a submission made is defective (informal), form PTOL-2069 is used to provide notification of the defects present in the submission.”

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Topics: MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination, MPEP 2666.50 - Examiner Issues Notice Of Defective Paper In Inter Partes Reexamination, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Defective Paper, inter partes reexamination, patent examination, Ptol-2069