How are premature responses by patent owners handled in inter partes reexamination?
Premature responses by patent owners in inter partes reexamination are not considered and will be expunged. According to MPEP 2667: “Any response/comments as to materials of record or any amendment filed by the patent owner prior to the first Office action is premature and will not be considered, and will be expunged.” This is based…
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