37 CFR § 1.939 — Unauthorized papers ininter (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.939 Unauthorized papers ininter
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.939, including 0 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Official MPEP § 1.939 — Unauthorized papers ininter
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.939 Unauthorized papers in inter partes reexamination
- (a) If an unauthorized paper is filed by any party at any time during the inter partes reexamination proceeding it will not be considered and may be returned.
- (b) Unless otherwise authorized, no paper shall be filed prior to the initial Office action on the merits of the inter partes reexamination.
[Added, 65 FR 76756, Dec. 7, 2000, effective Feb. 5, 2001]