MPEP § 2625 — Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action (Annotated Rules)
§2625 Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2625, 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.
Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action
This section addresses Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action.
Key Rules
AIA Effective Dates
The Office does not accept requests for inter partes reexamination filed on or after September 16, 2012. See 37 CFR 1.913(b). Guidance on the former practice is available in revision 07.2022 of the 9 th Edition of the MPEP.
First Action on Merits (FAOM)
The Office does not accept requests for inter partes reexamination filed on or after September 16, 2012. See 37 CFR 1.913(b). Guidance on the former practice is available in revision 07.2022 of the 9 th Edition of the MPEP.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| AIA Effective Dates First Action on Merits (FAOM) | 37 CFR § 1.913(b) |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 2625 — Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action
Source: USPTO2625 Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action [R-01.2024]
The Office does not accept requests for inter partes reexamination filed on or after September 16, 2012. See 37 CFR 1.913(b). Guidance on the former practice is available in revision 07.2022 of the 9th Edition of the MPEP.