What certifications are required in an inter partes reexamination request?
An inter partes reexamination request must include specific certifications as outlined in MPEP 2614. These certifications are crucial to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and to prevent abuse of the reexamination process. The required certifications are: Estoppel Certification (35 U.S.C. 317 and 315(e)): The request must include “A certification by the third party requester that…
Read MoreWhat certifications do pro se applicants make when filing patent applications?
Pro se applicants make important certifications when filing patent applications. According to MPEP 401: “In presenting (whether by signing, filing, submitting, or later advocating) papers to the Office, a pro se applicant is making the certifications under 37 CFR 11.18(b), and may be subject to sanctions under 37 CFR 11.18(c) for violations of 37 CFR…
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