What is the significance of MPEP § 2636 in reexamination proceedings?
MPEP § 2636 is referenced in the context of who conducts reexaminations. As mentioned in MPEP § 2655: “The examination is ordinarily conducted by the same patent examiner who made the decision that the reexamination request should be granted. See MPEP § 2636.” MPEP § 2636 likely provides more detailed information about the assignment of…
Read MoreWhat forms are used to list prior art in patent reexamination proceedings?
In patent reexamination proceedings, specific forms are used to list prior art. MPEP 2657 mentions the following forms: Form PTO-892 Form PTO/SB/08A Form PTO/SB/08B Form PTO/SB/42 Forms with equivalent formats to the above The MPEP states: “The examiner must list on a form PTO-892, if not already listed on a form PTO/SB/08A or 08B, or…
Read MoreWhat is the role of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) in a Reexamination of a Reexamination?
The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) plays a crucial role in processing a Reexamination of a Reexamination. According to MPEP 2295, “When the file for the new reexamination proceeding (reexamination of a reexamination) is first received by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU), the CRU technical support staff will print out a copy of the issued reexamination…
Read MoreWhat papers are allowed to be filed prior to the first Office action in inter partes reexamination?
According to MPEP 2625, only a limited set of papers are allowed to be filed prior to the first Office action in inter partes reexamination. These include: Citations of patents or printed publications under 37 CFR 1.501 and 1.933 Another complete request under 37 CFR 1.510 Notifications pursuant to MPEP § 2686 The MPEP states:…
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