What happens if a third party requester’s comments are received late in inter partes reexamination?

If a third party requester’s comments are received after the 30-day deadline in inter partes reexamination, they will not be considered. The MPEP 2666.40 is clear on this matter: “Comments by the third party requester filed after the 30-day period will not be considered.” This strict adherence to the timeline ensures that the reexamination process…

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