What information is included in the Official Gazette notice for an inter partes reexamination certificate?

The Official Gazette notice for an inter partes reexamination certificate includes:

  • Bibliographic information
  • Status of each claim after the conclusion of the reexamination proceeding
  • A representative claim
  • Indication of any changes to the specification or drawing

As stated in MPEP 2691: “The Official Gazette notice will include bibliographic information, and an indication of the status of each claim after the conclusion of the reexamination proceeding. Additionally, a representative claim will be published along with an indication of any changes to the specification or drawing.”

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Topics: MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination, MPEP 2691 - Notice Of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate Issuance In Official Gazette, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
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