How does the USPTO handle minor defects in a corrected request for supplemental examination?

The USPTO has discretion in handling minor defects in corrected requests for supplemental examination. According to the MPEP, “If the Office determines that a corrected request only contains one or more defects of minor character, the Office may, in its sole discretion, enter the defective corrected request, correct the defect(s) sua sponte, and/or request a…

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How should a corrected request for supplemental examination be submitted to the USPTO?

A corrected request for supplemental examination can be submitted electronically or in paper form. The MPEP states, “The corrected request may be submitted using the Office’s Web-based electronic filing system (EFS-Web) at www.uspto.gov, or, if filed in paper form, may be addressed to the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU), Attn: ‘Mail Stop Supplemental Examination’.” It’s important…

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What happens if a proper corrected request is timely filed for supplemental examination?

When a proper corrected request is timely filed for supplemental examination, it establishes the filing date for the supplemental examination request. The MPEP states, “If a proper corrected request is timely filed, the filing date of the supplemental examination request will be the receipt date of the corrected request. The Office will mail a Notice…

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What is a corrected request in supplemental examination?

A corrected request in supplemental examination is the patent owner’s one opportunity to address defects in their original supplemental examination request. As stated in the MPEP, “The patent owner has one opportunity to file a corrected request in response to a Notice of Noncompliant Supplemental Examination Request (37 CFR 1.610(d)).” This corrected request must address…

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