What is the Reexamination e-File system?

The Reexamination e-File system is a digital platform for viewing and managing reexamination proceeding documents. According to MPEP 2235: “The papers of a reexamination proceeding may be viewed on IFW. Patent Data Portal provides information for the reexamination proceeding as to the patent owner and requester, contents, status, and related Office proceedings (applications, patents and…

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What is the Reexamination e-File and how does it differ from regular patent applications?

The Reexamination e-File is an electronic system that allows viewing of reexamination proceeding papers on the Image File Wrapper (IFW). According to MPEP 2635: “PALM provides information for the reexamination proceeding as to the patent owner and requester, contents, status, and related Office proceedings (applications, patents and reexamination proceedings). Some of the data entry for…

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