What is the role of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) technical support staff in inter partes reexamination?
The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) technical support staff plays a crucial role in the clerical handling and processing of inter partes reexamination cases. Their responsibilities include: Performing all PALM (Patent Application Locating and Monitoring) matters for the case Processing and mailing decisions and Office actions to the patent owner and third party requester(s) Mailing copies…
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Amendments in patent applications are processed and distributed to examiners through the technical support staff sections. As stated in MPEP 714.18: “All amendments received in the technical support staff sections are processed and distributed to the examiners.” This ensures that examiners receive the amendments promptly for review and action. To learn more: amendments patent applications…
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