Where can I find detailed information on correcting inventorship in reexamination proceedings?

For detailed information on correcting inventorship in both inter partes and ex parte reexamination proceedings, you should refer to MPEP § 2250.02. The MPEP § 2666.03 specifically directs readers to this section: “See MPEP § 2250.02 for the manner of correcting inventorship in both inter partes and ex parte reexamination proceedings.” MPEP § 2250.02 provides…

Read More

How is inventorship corrected in an inter partes reexamination proceeding?

Correction of inventorship in an inter partes reexamination proceeding follows the same process as in an ex parte reexamination proceeding. The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) § 2666.03 states: “Correction of inventorship in an inter partes reexamination proceeding is effected in the same manner that correction of inventorship in an ex parte reexamination proceeding…

Read More

What is the difference between correcting inventorship in inter partes and ex parte reexamination?

There is no difference in the process of correcting inventorship between inter partes and ex parte reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP § 2666.03: “Correction of inventorship in an inter partes reexamination proceeding is effected in the same manner that correction of inventorship in an ex parte reexamination proceeding is effected.” This means that regardless of…

Read More