What happens to petitions in reexamination proceedings after jurisdiction transfers to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board?
When jurisdiction in ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings transfers to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board), the process for filing petitions changes. The MPEP states: “Petitions in ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings for actions occurring after jurisdiction has transferred to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board) or for petitions…
Read MoreWhen does jurisdiction over a patent application transfer from the Patent Examining Corps to the Board?
The transfer of jurisdiction from the Patent Examining Corps to the Board occurs at a specific point in the appeal process. According to MPEP 1203, “Jurisdiction over the proceeding passes to the Board upon the filing of a reply brief under 37 CFR 41.41 or the expiration of the time in which to file such…
Read More