What is the purpose of reexamination review?

The purpose of reexamination review is to ensure the quality and completeness of the examiner’s actions in a reexamination case. According to MPEP 2689, the review process involves: Procedural review for compliance with reexamination statutes, regulations, policy, practice, and procedure Completeness review to ensure all issues and arguments are properly addressed Verification that all materials…

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What aspects are checked during the procedural review of a reexamination case?

The procedural review of a reexamination case focuses on ensuring compliance with various legal and administrative requirements. According to MPEP 2689, the CRU SPRS or TC QAS will: “(A) procedurally review the examiner’s action for compliance with the applicable provisions of the reexamination statute and regulations, and with reexamination policy, practice and procedure“ This review…

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