MPEP § 713.06 — No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte (Annotated Rules)
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No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte
This section addresses No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte.
Key Rules
Mandatory Requirements (1)
MPEP GuidanceProhibitedAlways
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Examiner Must Not Discuss Inter Parts Ex Parte
Note:
The examiner is prohibited from discussing inter partes questions with any interested parties outside of formal proceedings.
The examiner may not discuss inter partes questions ex parte with any of the interested parties.
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 713.06 — No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte
Source: USPTO713.06 No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte [R-08.2012]
The examiner may not discuss inter partes questions ex parte with any of the interested parties.