Can a patent owner file papers on behalf of a third party in reexamination?
No, patent owners are explicitly prohibited from filing papers on behalf of third parties in ex parte reexamination proceedings. The MPEP clearly states: “The patent owner in an ex parte reexamination proceeding must not file papers on behalf of a third party. 37 CFR 1.550(g).“ If a third party paper accompanies or is submitted as…
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