What information is included in the header of an inter partes reexamination certificate?

The header of an inter partes reexamination certificate contains essential information about the reexamination proceeding. According to MPEP 2688, the header includes: The patent number of the original patent The name of the patent owner at the time of issuance The reexamination control number The effective date of the certificate The reexamination request filing date…

Read More

What information is included in the header of an ex parte reexamination certificate?

The header of an ex parte reexamination certificate includes several key pieces of information: The patent number of the original patent The reexamination request number The effective date of the certificate The patent owner’s name The text “Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate” The number of the certificate (e.g., “1st”) As stated in MPEP 2290: “The certificate…

Read More