Why is it important to refer a reissue application to the PTAB when a protest is filed and the patent is in an interference or contested case?

Referring a reissue application to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) when a protest is filed and the patent is in an interference or contested case is crucial for several reasons: It ensures coordination between the reissue examination process and the ongoing interference or contested case. It allows the PTAB to provide guidance on…

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