What is the role of a conference in the inter partes reexamination process?

After receiving responses and comments, the examiner participates in a conference as part of the inter partes reexamination process. The MPEP states: “After the examiner receives notification of a response/comment (e.g., having the patent owner’s response to the Office action and any third party requester comments on that response), he/she will prepare for and participate…

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