What is the purpose of the PTOL-2068 form in inter partes reexamination?
The PTOL-2068 form is used for issuing the “Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate” in inter partes reexamination proceedings. As mentioned in MPEP 2696, this form serves a crucial purpose in the final stages of the reexamination process. It notifies all parties that the USPTO intends to conclude the reexamination by issuing…
Read MoreWhat are certificates issued after a U.S. patent, and how do they affect the patent?
After the issuance of a U.S. patent, several types of certificates can be issued to amend the patent: Reexamination Certificates Certificates of Correction Post-Grant Review Certificates Inter Partes Review Certificates Derivation Certificates These certificates can modify the patent in various ways. For example, “A certificate of correction corrects errors in the patent and is considered…
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