What is the review process after an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination?
After an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination, it undergoes a review process. The MPEP outlines this process: “After the conference, the proceeding, with the completed action, will be forwarded to the CRU Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist (SPRS) or Technology Center (TC) Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for review.” If corrections or revisions are…
Read MoreWhat is the role of a TQAS in reissue application examination?
A Training Quality Assurance Specialist (TQAS) plays a crucial role in the examination of reissue applications. Their responsibilities include: Monitoring and reviewing reissue applications at various stages of prosecution Ensuring that reissue-specific practices and procedures are followed Instructing examiners on reissue-specific procedures Conducting patentability reviews on a sample of reissue applications Setting and removing status…
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