Can I still file a request for inter partes reexamination?
No, requests for inter partes reexamination are no longer accepted. According to MPEP 2631, “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. For information on the former practice of…
Read MoreWhen did the USPTO stop accepting inter partes reexamination requests?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) stopped accepting inter partes reexamination requests on September 16, 2012. This is clearly stated in MPEP 2631: “No requests for inter partes reexamination may be filed on or after September 16, 2012.“ This change was implemented as part of the America Invents Act (AIA), which introduced new…
Read MoreWhere can I find information about the former inter partes reexamination practice?
If you’re looking for information about the former inter partes reexamination practice, you can refer to the 9th Edition of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). As stated in MPEP 2631, “Guidance on the former practice is available in the 9th Edition of the MPEP.“ It’s important to note that this information is now…
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