What are the expectations for parties involved in inter partes reexamination proceedings?
Parties involved in inter partes reexamination proceedings are expected to conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with USPTO regulations. The MPEP 2609 states: Patent owners and third party requesters are cautioned that the reexamination statute, regulations, and published examining procedures do not countenance so-called “litigation tactics” in reexamination proceedings. The parties are expected to conduct…
Read More