What happens to petitions to accept late papers after a reexamination certificate is issued?
The issuance of a reexamination certificate marks a significant point in the reexamination process. According to MPEP 1002.02(c)(4), the Director of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) has the authority to decide on: “Petitions to accept late papers in reexamination proceedings where a reexamination certificate has not been issued.” This implies that once a reexamination certificate…
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