Why was inter partes reexamination discontinued?
The discontinuation of inter partes reexamination was part of the broader patent reform implemented by the America Invents Act (AIA). While MPEP 2629 doesn’t provide the specific reasons, the change was made to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patent review processes. The new inter partes review procedure conducted by the PTAB was designed to…
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According to MPEP 2629, “No requests for inter partes reexamination may be filed on or after September 16, 2012.” This change was part of the America Invents Act (AIA) which replaced inter partes reexamination with inter partes review. The MPEP provides guidance on the former practice in earlier revisions and official notices. To learn more:…
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