Where should submissions for changing power of attorney or correspondence address be sent after a supplemental examination request?
After a request for supplemental examination has been filed, or after any ex parte reexamination resulting from the supplemental examination has been ordered, submissions to change the power of attorney or correspondence address should be addressed as specified in MPEP § 2806. The MPEP states: “After a request for supplemental examination has been filed, and/or…
Read MoreWhere can I find information about supplemental examination of patents?
Information about supplemental examination of patents can be found in MPEP Chapter 2800. As stated in MPEP 1400.01: “The fifth way (supplemental examination) is discussed in MPEP Chapter 2800.” Supplemental examination is a procedure that allows patent owners to request the USPTO to consider, reconsider, or correct information believed to be relevant to their patent.…
Read MoreWhat are the eight ways to correct or amend a patent?
According to MPEP 1400.01, there are eight ways to correct or amend a patent: Reissue Issuance of a certificate of correction Disclaimer Reexamination Supplemental examination Inter partes review Post grant review Covered business method review The MPEP states: “A patent may be corrected or amended in eight ways, namely by: (1) reissue, (2) the issuance…
Read MoreWhat is the duty to disclose information in reexamination or supplemental examination proceedings?
In reexamination or supplemental examination proceedings, there is a duty to disclose information material to patentability. According to MPEP 1418: “The duty to disclose information material to patentability in reexamination proceedings … is based on 37 CFR 1.555(a) and (b). In addition, for supplemental examination proceedings, 37 CFR 1.620(c) imposes a duty on the patent…
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