How are patents and printed publications listed on a reexamination certificate?
Patents and printed publications are listed on a reexamination certificate in a specific manner. According to MPEP 2257: “The patents and printed publications will be listed on the reexamination certificate by the examiner’s amendment at the time of allowance. Such entry is made in the second or subsequent paragraph of the Reasons for Patentability and/or…
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During reexamination proceedings, the examiner must list all relevant prior art on specific forms. According to MPEP 2657: “The examiner must list on a form PTO-892, if not already listed on a form PTO/SB/08A or 08B, or PTO/SB/42 (or on a form having a format equivalent to one of these forms), all prior art patents…
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