MPEP § 2296 — USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination (Annotated Rules)

§2296 USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2296, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination

This section addresses USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination. Contains: 1 requirement.

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Ex Parte Reexamination

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Forms Required for Ex Parte Reexamination
Note:
The rule requires the use of specific forms in ex parte reexamination actions and processing, including order denying requests, office actions, and notifications.
The following forms must be used in ex parte reexamination actions and processing (these forms are not reproduced below):
  • (A) Order Denying Request For Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-471D
  • (B) Order Granting Request For Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-471G
  • (C) Office Action in Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-466
  • (D) Ex Parte Reexamination Advisory Action Before the Filing of an Appeal Brief – PTOL-467
  • (E) Ex Parte Reexamination Advisory Action After the Filing of an Appeal Brief – PTOL-467A
  • (F) Ex Parte Reexamination Notification Re: Appeal – PTOL-468
  • (G) Reasons for Patentability/Confirmation – PTOL-476
  • (H) Notice of Intent to Issue Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate – PTOL-469
  • (I) Ex Parte Reexamination Communication Transmittal Form – PTOL-465
  • (J) Ex Parte Reexamination Interview Summary- PTOL-474
  • (K) Notice of Defective Paper In Ex Parte Reexamination – Third Party Requested – PTOL-475
  • (L) Notice of Defective Paper in Ex Parte Reexamination – Patent Owner Requested – PTO-2311
  • (M) Ex Parte Reexamination Communication – PTOL-473
  • (N) Reexamination Clerk Checklist – PTOL-1517
  • (O) Examiner Checklist – Reexamination – PTOL-1516
  • (P) Decision on Petition for Extension of Time in Reexamination – PTO-2293
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BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31