What is the role of the Official Gazette in patent reexamination proceedings?
The Official Gazette plays a crucial role in patent reexamination proceedings, especially when direct communication with the patent owner is not possible. It serves as the official publication for providing constructive notice to patent owners about reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP 2230: “The publication in the Official Gazette of (A) the notice of the filing…
Read MoreHow often is the Official Gazette published and what does it contain?
According to MPEP 1703, “The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Official Gazette) is published electronically every Tuesday in two sections, the Official Gazette – Patents and the Official Gazette – Trademarks.“ The contents of each section are as follows: Official Gazette – Patents: Reexamination certificates Reissues Plant patents Utility patents…
Read MoreWhat information is provided for each patent in the Official Gazette?
The Official Gazette provides comprehensive information for each patent. According to MPEP 1703, the following details may be included: Patent number Title of the invention Name of inventor(s), city, and state or country of residence Assignee’s name, city, and state or country of residence, if assigned Applicant’s name, city, and state or country of residence…
Read MoreHow are Certificates of Correction published and made available to the public?
The USPTO has implemented an electronic publication process for Certificates of Correction. Here’s how they are published and made available: Certificates of Correction are electronically published on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov/CertificatesOfCorrection. They are subsequently listed in the Official Gazette approximately three weeks later. On the date of electronic publication: The certificate is entered into…
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