What is the correspondence address used for patent owners in ex parte reexamination?
In ex parte reexamination, the correspondence address for the patent owner is typically the official correspondence address of record in the file of the patent being reexamined. The MPEP section 2264 provides guidance on this: “Usually, the official correspondence address of the patent owner, which is of record in the file of the patent, is…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle correspondence in ex parte reexamination with multiple patent owners?
In ex parte reexamination proceedings involving multiple patent owners, the USPTO has specific procedures to manage correspondence efficiently. According to MPEP 2264: “Where there are multiple patent owners, the Office may treat the mailing address of the first named patent owner of record as the correspondence address of the patent owner. The Office will not…
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