How does the USPTO communicate with third-party requesters in inter partes reexamination?
The USPTO uses specific forms to communicate with third-party requesters in inter partes reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP 2696, the primary form for this purpose is: PTOL-2070: Transmittal of Communication to Third Party Requester – Inter Partes Reexamination This form ensures that third-party requesters receive relevant communications throughout the reexamination process, maintaining transparency and allowing…
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In inter partes reexamination proceedings, specific forms are used for mailing Office actions. The MPEP describes: Inter partes reexamination forms are structured so that the identifying information for the reexamination file and the correspondence address for the patent owner, which is the official correspondence address of record in the file of the patent requested to…
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