How is the timeliness of third party requester comments affected by service in inter partes reexamination?
The timeliness of third party requester comments in inter partes reexamination is directly affected by the service of the patent owner’s response. According to MPEP 2666.06: “35 U.S.C. 314(b)(2) mandates that, in order to be timely, a third party requester must file any written comments to the patent owner’s response (to an Office action on…
Read MoreWhat are the service requirements for inter partes reexamination proceedings?
In inter partes reexamination proceedings, service of papers is governed by 37 CFR 1.903. The key requirements are: Any document filed by either the patent owner or the third party requester must be served on every other party in the reexamination proceeding. Service must be done in the manner provided in 37 CFR 1.248. Documents…
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