What must a patent owner include in a supplemental examination request?
According to MPEP 2816.01, a patent owner must include specific information in a supplemental examination request: “[a] separate, detailed explanation of the relevance and manner of applying each item of information to each claim of the patent for which supplemental examination is requested.” This requirement is specified in 37 CFR 1.610(b)(5). If the patent owner…
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When reexamination proceedings are merged, patent owners must adhere to specific requirements: Maintain identical claims in all merged files. Submit a single response addressed to all files, filed in duplicate, with signatures and identifying data for all files. If claims are not identical at the time of merger, provide an amendment within one month to…
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