How should patent owners submit amendments in a Reexamination of a Reexamination?

When submitting amendments in a Reexamination of a Reexamination, patent owners must present changes as if the modifications from the previous reexamination certificate are part of the original patent. MPEP 2295 states: “Any amendment to the claims (or specification) of the reexamination proceeding must be presented as if the changes made to the patent text…

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Can a claim lost in interference be reinstated or modified instead of cancelled?

While MPEP 1302.04(d) briefly mentions “Cancellation of Claim Lost in Interference [R-08.2012] See MPEP Chapter 2300“, it doesn’t provide details on alternatives to cancellation. However, based on the practices outlined in MPEP Chapter 2300, there are some potential alternatives to outright cancellation: Modification: In some cases, the applicant may be able to modify the lost…

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