How does the USPTO handle correspondence with patent owners during inter partes reexamination?
The USPTO has specific procedures for handling correspondence with patent owners during inter partes reexamination. According to the MPEP: “Communications from the Office to the patent owner will be directed to the correspondence address for the patent being reexamined. See 37 CFR 1.33(c).” This means that the USPTO will send all communications to the address…
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The USPTO has specific guidelines for handling correspondence with patent owners during ex parte reexamination proceedings: Correspondence Address: The MPEP states, “Communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to the patent owner will be directed to the correspondence address for the patent being reexamined. See 37 CFR 1.33(c).” No Double Correspondence: “Double correspondence with…
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