When do amendments become effective in a reexamined patent?
Amendments proposed in a reexamination proceeding do not become immediately effective in the patent. The MPEP clearly states: Although the Office actions will treat proposed amendments as though they have been entered, the proposed amendments will not be effective until the reexamination certificate is issued and published. This means that while the amendments are considered…
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Amendments proposed during patent reexamination do not become legally effective immediately. According to MPEP 2234: “Although the Office actions will treat proposed amendments as though they have been entered, the proposed amendments will not be effective until the reexamination certificate is issued and published.” This means that while amendments are considered for examination purposes, they…
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