What can a third party requester include in their reply during ex parte reexamination?

According to MPEP 2251, a third party requester’s reply in an ex parte reexamination can be quite comprehensive. The MPEP states: “The reply need not be limited to the issues raised in the statement. The reply may include additional prior art patents and printed publications and may raise any issue appropriate for reexamination.” This means…

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