What is the filing date of a request for supplemental examination?
The filing date of a request for supplemental examination is crucial for determining priority and processing. According to MPEP 2812: “The filing date of a request for supplemental examination is the date on which the request contains all of the items required by 37 CFR 1.610(a) and (b).” This means that for a request to…
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How is the filing date assigned to an ex parte reexamination request? The filing date for an ex parte reexamination request is assigned based on specific criteria. According to MPEP 2226: “The filing date of the request is the date on which the request satisfies all the requirements for the request set forth in 37…
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