Can untimely papers returned or expunged during ex parte reexamination be resubmitted later?
Yes, untimely papers that were initially returned or expunged during the ex parte reexamination process can potentially be resubmitted later in the proceedings. MPEP 2225 provides guidance on this matter: “If the submission of the returned/expunged papers is appropriate later in the proceedings, they may be filed and accepted by the Office at that time.”…
Read MoreHow can I correct and resubmit returned assignment documents?
If your assignment documents or cover sheets are returned by the Assignment Division, you can correct and resubmit them within a specified time period to maintain the original receipt date. The USPTO states: “Assignment documents and cover sheets, or copies of the same, which are returned by Assignment Division will be stamped with the original…
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