What is the time limit for third-party comments after a patent owner’s response in inter partes reexamination?

In inter partes reexamination, third parties have a specific time frame to submit comments after the patent owner’s response. According to MPEP 2666.05: “The third party requester comments must be filed “within 30 days from the date of service of the patent owner’s response.” This 30-day period is strictly enforced, and late submissions will not…

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What is the time limit for submitting prior art citations in a reexamination proceeding?

What is the time limit for submitting prior art citations in a reexamination proceeding? According to MPEP 2602, there is no time limit for submitting prior art citations in a reexamination proceeding. The MPEP states: “There is no time limit for submitting prior art citations in a reexamination proceeding.” This means that patent owners and…

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What is the time limit for filing a foreign priority claim in international design applications?

The time limit for filing a foreign priority claim in international design applications is specified in 35 U.S.C. 119(a) and 172, and 37 CFR 1.55(b)(1). According to MPEP 2920.05(d): “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(a) and 172, and 37 CFR 1.55(b)(1), the nonprovisional international design application must be filed not later than six months after the…

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What is the time limit for claiming benefit of a prior-filed application in an international design application?

The time limit for claiming benefit of a prior-filed application in an international design application is specified in MPEP 2920.05(e): “The right of priority may be restored where the international design application is filed after the expiration of the priority period but within a period of two months from the expiration of the priority period.”…

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What is the time limit for concluding a supplemental examination proceeding?

According to MPEP 2821, a supplemental examination proceeding must conclude within three months from the filing date of the request. The MPEP states: “A supplemental examination proceeding must conclude within three months from the filing date of the request.“ This statutory time limit ensures that supplemental examination proceedings are conducted efficiently and promptly. To learn…

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