What is the purpose of the PTOL-2068 form in inter partes reexamination?
The PTOL-2068 form is used for issuing the “Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate” in inter partes reexamination proceedings. As mentioned in MPEP 2696, this form serves a crucial purpose in the final stages of the reexamination process. It notifies all parties that the USPTO intends to conclude the reexamination by issuing a certificate. This notice typically indicates that the examiner has determined the patentability of the claims under review and is prepared to formally close the reexamination proceeding.
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MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2696 - Uspto Forms To Be Used In Inter Partes Reexamination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure