Why were inter partes reexamination requests discontinued?

Inter partes reexamination requests were discontinued as part of the changes implemented by the America Invents Act (AIA). While MPEP Section 2619 doesn’t explicitly state the reason, it notes: “No requests for inter partes reexamination may be filed on or after September 16, 2012.” This change was made to streamline patent challenge procedures and replace…

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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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What replaced the inter partes reexamination process?

While the MPEP 2611 section does not directly address this question, it’s important to note that the inter partes reexamination process was replaced by inter partes review as part of the America Invents Act (AIA). The inter partes review process is conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and offers a more streamlined…

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