MPEP § 2238 — Time Reporting (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2238, 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.
Time Reporting
This section addresses Time Reporting.
Key Rules
Timing & Deadlines (1)
It is essential that all time expended on reexamination activities be reported accurately. Thus, all USPTO personnel should report all time spent on reexamination on their individual Time and Attendance Reports. Even activities such as supervision, copying, typing, and docketing should be included.
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 2238 — Time Reporting
Source: USPTO2238 Time Reporting [R-11.2013]
It is essential that all time expended on reexamination activities be reported accurately. Thus, all USPTO personnel should report all time spent on reexamination on their individual Time and Attendance Reports. Even activities such as supervision, copying, typing, and docketing should be included.