Can the USPTO initiate ex parte reexamination on its own?
Yes, the USPTO can initiate ex parte reexamination on its own. According to MPEP 2212: “It is also possible for the Director of the Office to initiate reexamination on the Director’s own initiative under 37 CFR 1.520.“ This means that the Director of the USPTO has the authority to start an ex parte reexamination process…
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