What information is included in the examiner’s statement for an inter partes reexamination?

The examiner’s statement in an inter partes reexamination contains crucial information about the substantial new question of patentability. According to MPEP 2640: “The statement will generally point out what it considers to be the substantial new question of patentability which presents a reasonable likelihood that the requester will prevail.” The examiner’s statement typically includes: Identification…

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