What happens to the reexamination fee if a supplemental examination request is not granted a filing date?

If a supplemental examination request is not granted a filing date due to non-compliance with the requirements, the USPTO has a specific policy regarding the reexamination fee. According to MPEP 2812.01: “If the patent owner does not timely comply with the notice, the request for supplemental examination will not be granted a filing date and…

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What happens if a patent owner doesn’t respond to a Notice of Noncompliant Supplemental Examination Request?

If a patent owner fails to respond to a Notice of Noncompliant Supplemental Examination Request within the specified time, there are consequences. The MPEP states: If the patent owner does not timely comply with the notice, the request for supplemental examination will not be granted a filing date and the fee for reexamination as set…

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What happens after a reexamination request is denied?

After a reexamination request is denied, several administrative steps are taken: The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) processes the decision for mailing. A one-month period is allowed for filing a petition seeking review of the denial. If no petition is filed, the CRU processes a partial refund as per 37 CFR 1.26(c). The reexamination proceeding is…

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