How does the USPTO handle a situation where a reexamination certificate is to be issued while a reissue application is pending?
When a reexamination certificate is to be issued for a patent while a reissue application for the same patent is pending, the USPTO follows a specific procedure: The examiner will not act on the reissue application until the certificate issues and publishes. After the certificate is published, the Office will resume examination of the reissue…
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