What petition is required to enter a clean copy of the specification in a reissue application?
To enter a clean copy of the specification as a substitute specification in a reissue application, the applicant must file a grantable petition under 37 CFR 1.183 for waiver of 37 CFR 1.125(d) and 37 CFR 1.173(a)(1). MPEP 1411.01 states: “For the clean copy of the specification to be entered as a substitute specification, the…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting drawings in a reissue application?
When submitting drawings for a reissue application, the following requirements must be met: A clean copy of each drawing sheet from the printed patent must be submitted at the time of filing the reissue application. If the clean copies comply with 37 CFR 1.84, no further formal drawings will be required. New drawing sheets should…
Read MoreWhen is a clean copy of the specification required in a reissue application?
A clean copy of the specification may be required in a reissue application when the certificate of correction changes are extensive. This requirement is at the discretion of the examiner, after consulting with their supervisor. MPEP 1411.01 states: “If the changes are extensive, a clean copy of the specification with the certificate of correction changes…
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