What happens to the application file and petition after an examiner’s formal statement?
After an examiner provides a formal statement in response to a USPTO petition, the following steps occur: A copy of the formal statement is mailed to the petitioner by the examiner (unless otherwise directed). The original copy of the examiner’s statement is attached to the application file and petition. The complete package (application file, petition,…
Read MoreWhat happens to petitions to accept late papers after a reexamination certificate is issued?
The issuance of a reexamination certificate marks a significant point in the reexamination process. According to MPEP 1002.02(c)(4), the Director of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) has the authority to decide on: “Petitions to accept late papers in reexamination proceedings where a reexamination certificate has not been issued.” This implies that once a reexamination certificate…
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