What is the process for preparing an Office action in a patent reexamination?
The process for preparing an Office action in a patent reexamination, as outlined in MPEP 2262, involves several steps: The examiner is notified upon receipt of a patent owner response or expiration of the response period. The examiner prepares for and sets up a panel review conference (see MPEP § 2271.01). The examiner may prepare…
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The process for preparing an Office action in inter partes reexamination involves several steps and considerations. According to MPEP 2671.01, the process includes: Notification of the examiner upon receipt of a patent owner response (and third party requester comments, if applicable). Preparation for and setting up of a panel review conference (as per MPEP §…
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