What are the special considerations for Office actions in litigation-related or PTAB trial-related reissue applications?

When issuing Office actions for litigation-related or PTAB trial-related reissue applications, examiners must consider several special factors: A 2-month reply period is typically set for these applications The Office action must inform applicants that 37 CFR 1.136(a) provisions are not available Extensions beyond 2 months require clear justification under 37 CFR 1.136(b) In some cases,…

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