What is the duty of a reissue applicant regarding prior or concurrent proceedings?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 2 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to 37 CFR 1.178(b), a reissue applicant has a…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle a situation where a reexamination certificate is to be issued while a reissue application is pending?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When a reexamination certificate is to be issued for a…
Read MoreAre re-typed specifications acceptable in reissue applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, re-typed specifications are not acceptable in reissue applications. The…
Read MoreWhat is a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) in the context of reissue applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. A Request for Continued Examination (RCE) is a procedure available…
Read MoreWill the filing of an RCE in a reissue application be announced in the Official Gazette?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, the filing of a Request for Continued Examination (RCE)…
Read MoreCan an RCE be filed for a reissue application of a patent filed before June 8, 1995?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) can be filed…
Read MoreDoes filing an RCE result in a new reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, filing a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) does not…
Read MoreHow does filing an RCE affect a merged reissue application and reexamination proceeding?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Filing a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) in a reissue…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of restriction in reissue applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Restriction in reissue applications serves to separate newly added claims…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of the PTO-892 form in reissue applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The PTO-892 form, also known as the “Notice of References…
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