Can a patent application be reassigned to a different examiner?
Yes, a patent application can be reassigned to a different examiner under certain circumstances. This typically occurs when there’s a change in the application’s classification. As stated in MPEP 812, “If the C* challenge is proper, the application may be reassigned to another examiner whose portfolio matches the new classification picture.” The reassignment process involves:…
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If a patent application’s classification is found to be incorrect or incomplete, a specific process is followed: The assigned examiner submits a C-Star (C*) classification challenge on the unrestricted application. This challenge aims to correct the classification picture. If the C* challenge is deemed proper, the application may be reassigned to a different examiner whose…
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