What happens to petitions in reexamination proceedings after jurisdiction transfers to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board?
When jurisdiction in ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings transfers to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board), the process for filing petitions changes. The MPEP states: “Petitions in ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings for actions occurring after jurisdiction has transferred to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board) or for petitions…
Read MoreWhat authority does the Director of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) have in deciding petitions?
The Director of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) has specific authority to decide petitions related to reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP 1002.02(c), the CRU Director can decide: Petitions for extension of time in reexamination proceedings pending in the CRU Petitions to accept late payment of maintenance fees with expiration of patent Requests for expedited examination…
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