What is a reissue patent application?

What is a reissue patent application? A reissue patent application is a request to correct an error in an already issued patent that renders the patent wholly or partly inoperative or invalid. As stated in MPEP 201: An application for reissue is an application for a new patent to replace an unexpired patent that is…

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What is a reissue application and when is it used?

A reissue application is a type of application used to correct an error in an issued patent that renders the patent wholly or partly inoperative or invalid. It is governed by 35 U.S.C. 251 and 37 CFR 1.171-1.179. Reissue applications are typically filed when the original patent claims are too narrow or too broad, or…

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What are reissue applications according to MPEP 201.01?

MPEP 201.01 briefly mentions reissue applications as one of the types of national applications. Specifically, it states: ‘National applications include original applications and reissue applications (filed under 35 U.S.C. 251).’ Reissue applications are a specialized type of patent application used to correct errors in an already issued patent. They are governed by 35 U.S.C. 251,…

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What are reissue applications and when are they used?

Reissue applications are used to correct errors in already issued patents. According to MPEP 201: ‘An application for reissue is made by the patentee when the patent is, through error without any deceptive intention, deemed wholly or partly inoperative or invalid, by reason of a defective specification or drawing, or by reason of the patentee…

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What is a reissue application in patent law?

A reissue application is a type of patent application used to correct errors in an already issued patent. According to MPEP 201: “An application for reissue of a patent is an application for a new patent to correct an error in an existing patent.” Reissue applications are filed when the original patent is wholly or…

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