What is the difference in handling non-responsive submissions before and after final rejection in patent reexamination?
The handling of non-responsive submissions differs significantly before and after final rejection in patent reexamination: Before Final Rejection: Examiners may give the patent owner a new time period to supply an omission in a bona fide response. After Final Rejection: The practice of giving additional time does not apply. As stated in MPEP 2266.01: “The…
Read MoreWhat is Form Paragraph 22.14 used for in patent reexamination?
Form Paragraph 22.14 is used in patent reexamination when a submission is not fully responsive to a non-final Office action. It serves to notify the patent owner of the deficiency and provides instructions on how to proceed. According to MPEP 2266.01: “Form paragraph 22.14 may be used where a bona fide response is not entirely…
Read MoreHow does an examiner handle a not fully responsive submission in patent reexamination?
When an examiner encounters a not fully responsive submission in a patent reexamination, they have several options: Waive the deficiencies if they are not serious and act on the submission Accept the amendment as a response but notify the patent owner that the omission must be supplied Notify the patent owner that the response must…
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