How are withdrawn rejections handled in inter partes reexamination?
The handling of withdrawn rejections in inter partes reexamination depends on the specific circumstances. According to MPEP 2671.01: When an examiner withdraws a rejection they originally initiated: The withdrawal should be clearly stated as a decision favorable to patentability. The third party requester may propose the withdrawn rejection in their next set of comments. When…
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When handling withdrawn rejections in an Examiner’s Answer, an examiner should: List withdrawn rejections under the subheading “WITHDRAWN REJECTIONS” Explain which rejections are being withdrawn and why Update the status of affected claims if all rejections on a claim are withdrawn The MPEP states: “Under the subheading ‘WITHDRAWN REJECTIONS,’ the examiner should list any grounds…
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