What is an Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate?
An Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate is a document issued at the conclusion of an inter partes reexamination proceeding, unless merged with a reissue application. As stated in MPEP 2690: “An inter partes reexamination certificate is issued at the close of each inter partes reexamination proceeding in which reexamination has been ordered under 37 CFR 1.931,…
Read MoreWhat happens when an Inter Partes Reexamination is merged with a reissue application?
When an Inter Partes Reexamination is merged with a reissue application, the process and outcome are different from a standard reexamination. MPEP 2690 states: “In that situation, the inter partes reexamination proceeding is concluded by the grant of a reissue patent, the reissue patent will constitute the reexamination certificate.” This means that instead of issuing…
Read MoreHow are Inter Partes Reexamination Certificates numbered?
Inter Partes Reexamination Certificates are numbered using a specific system. According to MPEP 2690: “The inter partes reexamination certificates will be numbered in a separate and new ordinal sequence, beginning with “(1st)”. The certificate number will always be the patent number of the original patent followed by a two-character “kind code” suffix. The “kind code”…
Read MoreHow are new and amended claims presented in an Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate?
The Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate has a specific format for presenting new and amended claims. According to MPEP 2690: “Any new claims will be printed in the certificate completely in italics, and any amended claims will be printed in the certificate with italics and bracketing indicating the amendments thereto.” This formatting allows readers to easily…
Read MoreWhat information is included in an Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate?
An Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate contains specific information about the reexamined patent. MPEP 2690 outlines the following details: The title “INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE” An ordinal number indicating its sequence The original patent number followed by a kind code suffix The date of issuance The title of the invention Name of the inventor Current classification…
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