How does the standard for materiality in reexamination differ from original prosecution?

How does the standard for materiality in reexamination differ from original prosecution? The standard for materiality in reexamination proceedings is different from that in original prosecution. MPEP 2280 clarifies this distinction: “However, the criteria for materiality in a reexamination proceeding is narrower than in a reissue application. […] For the purposes of a reexamination proceeding,…

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