How does the response time in ex parte reexamination differ from regular patent examination?

The response time in ex parte reexamination is generally shorter than in regular patent examination. In ex parte reexamination, MPEP 2263 specifies: “A shortened statutory period of two months will generally be set for filing a response to an Office action in an ex parte reexamination.” In contrast, regular patent examination typically allows a three-month…

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