What happens to unauthorized or improper papers filed in a supplemental examination proceeding?

According to MPEP 2813, unauthorized or improper papers filed in a supplemental examination proceeding are not entered into the official file or considered. If such papers are inadvertently entered, they will be expunged. Specifically, 37 CFR 1.620(c) states: “if an unauthorized or otherwise improper paper is filed in a supplemental examination proceeding, it will not…

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What happens if I request an interview during supplemental examination?

If you request an interview during a supplemental examination proceeding, your request will be considered unauthorized and will not be granted. The MPEP states: “Any paper requesting an interview that is filed in a supplemental examination proceeding is an unauthorized paper, and will be expunged from the file if inadvertently entered.” This means that even…

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