Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
MPEP 2800 – Supplemental Examination (2)
When filing papers in an ex parte reexamination resulting from a supplemental examination, follow these guidelines as per MPEP 2806:
- Use the USPTO’s Patent Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web) or Patent Center for electronic filing.
- For paper filings, send documents to: Mail Stop Ex Parte Reexam, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
- Include the control number assigned to the reexamination proceeding.
- Clearly mark all papers with “EX PARTE REEXAMINATION” to ensure proper routing.
The MPEP states: “Any paper filed in an ex parte reexamination proceeding resulting from a supplemental examination proceeding should be filed as provided in 37 CFR 1.1(c).” This ensures that your documents are properly processed and routed within the USPTO.
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If a request for supplemental examination fails to comply with 37 CFR 1.610, the following process occurs:
- The Office will notify the patent owner of any defects in the request.
- The patent owner is given a non-extendable period of 30 days to correct the defects.
- If the defects are not corrected within the 30-day period, the request will not be granted a filing date and will not be entitled to a refund of the fee for reexamination.
As stated in the MPEP 2812: “If the request fails to comply with any of the requirements of 37 CFR 1.610, the patent owner will be given a single opportunity to correct the defects in the request.”
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MPEP 2806 – How To File Papers In A Supplemental Examination Proceeding And In Any Resulting Ex Parte Reexamination Proceeding (1)
When filing papers in an ex parte reexamination resulting from a supplemental examination, follow these guidelines as per MPEP 2806:
- Use the USPTO’s Patent Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web) or Patent Center for electronic filing.
- For paper filings, send documents to: Mail Stop Ex Parte Reexam, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
- Include the control number assigned to the reexamination proceeding.
- Clearly mark all papers with “EX PARTE REEXAMINATION” to ensure proper routing.
The MPEP states: “Any paper filed in an ex parte reexamination proceeding resulting from a supplemental examination proceeding should be filed as provided in 37 CFR 1.1(c).” This ensures that your documents are properly processed and routed within the USPTO.
To learn more:
MPEP 2812 – Initial Processing Of A Request For Supplemental Examination (1)
If a request for supplemental examination fails to comply with 37 CFR 1.610, the following process occurs:
- The Office will notify the patent owner of any defects in the request.
- The patent owner is given a non-extendable period of 30 days to correct the defects.
- If the defects are not corrected within the 30-day period, the request will not be granted a filing date and will not be entitled to a refund of the fee for reexamination.
As stated in the MPEP 2812: “If the request fails to comply with any of the requirements of 37 CFR 1.610, the patent owner will be given a single opportunity to correct the defects in the request.”
To learn more:
Patent Law (2)
When filing papers in an ex parte reexamination resulting from a supplemental examination, follow these guidelines as per MPEP 2806:
- Use the USPTO’s Patent Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web) or Patent Center for electronic filing.
- For paper filings, send documents to: Mail Stop Ex Parte Reexam, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
- Include the control number assigned to the reexamination proceeding.
- Clearly mark all papers with “EX PARTE REEXAMINATION” to ensure proper routing.
The MPEP states: “Any paper filed in an ex parte reexamination proceeding resulting from a supplemental examination proceeding should be filed as provided in 37 CFR 1.1(c).” This ensures that your documents are properly processed and routed within the USPTO.
To learn more:
If a request for supplemental examination fails to comply with 37 CFR 1.610, the following process occurs:
- The Office will notify the patent owner of any defects in the request.
- The patent owner is given a non-extendable period of 30 days to correct the defects.
- If the defects are not corrected within the 30-day period, the request will not be granted a filing date and will not be entitled to a refund of the fee for reexamination.
As stated in the MPEP 2812: “If the request fails to comply with any of the requirements of 37 CFR 1.610, the patent owner will be given a single opportunity to correct the defects in the request.”
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (2)
When filing papers in an ex parte reexamination resulting from a supplemental examination, follow these guidelines as per MPEP 2806:
- Use the USPTO’s Patent Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web) or Patent Center for electronic filing.
- For paper filings, send documents to: Mail Stop Ex Parte Reexam, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
- Include the control number assigned to the reexamination proceeding.
- Clearly mark all papers with “EX PARTE REEXAMINATION” to ensure proper routing.
The MPEP states: “Any paper filed in an ex parte reexamination proceeding resulting from a supplemental examination proceeding should be filed as provided in 37 CFR 1.1(c).” This ensures that your documents are properly processed and routed within the USPTO.
To learn more:
If a request for supplemental examination fails to comply with 37 CFR 1.610, the following process occurs:
- The Office will notify the patent owner of any defects in the request.
- The patent owner is given a non-extendable period of 30 days to correct the defects.
- If the defects are not corrected within the 30-day period, the request will not be granted a filing date and will not be entitled to a refund of the fee for reexamination.
As stated in the MPEP 2812: “If the request fails to comply with any of the requirements of 37 CFR 1.610, the patent owner will be given a single opportunity to correct the defects in the request.”
To learn more: