What happens if new prior art is discovered after the Notice of Intent to Issue Reexamination Certificate (NIRC)?

If new prior art is discovered after the Notice of Intent to Issue Reexamination Certificate (NIRC) has been issued, special procedures must be followed. The MPEP 2257 states: “If any prior art of record has been newly discovered by the examiner since the Notice of Intent to Issue Reexamination Certificate (NIRC) has been issued, the…

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