Can multiple embodiments be included in a single design reissue application?

The inclusion of multiple embodiments in a single design reissue application is generally not permitted. As stated in MPEP 1457: “A design reissue application may not contain more than one embodiment (plural embodiments are not permitted in a design application).” This restriction is important because: Each design patent should protect a single, distinct design Multiple…

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Can I request expedited examination for a design reissue application?

Yes, expedited examination can be requested for design reissue applications. The process is as follows: File the design reissue application with a request under 37 CFR 1.155. The application undergoes expedited processing throughout the entire prosecution. The Design TC Director must grant the request for expedited examination. A waiver under 37 CFR 1.182 is considered…

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