What special attention do papers marked “REISSUE LITIGATION” receive at the USPTO?
Papers marked “REISSUE LITIGATION” receive special attention at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This special handling ensures that documents related to reissue applications involved in litigation are processed with additional care and priority. According to MPEP 1404: “Papers marked “REISSUE LITIGATION” will be given special attention.” While the MPEP doesn’t specify the…
Read MoreWhat determines the order in which patents are issued?
The order in which patents are issued is primarily determined by the date the issue fee was paid. According to MPEP 1309: “All allowed applications ready for printing will be selected by chronological sequence based on the date the issue fee was paid.” However, certain applications may receive special handling, which could affect the issuance…
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