Can a supplemental examination request be made anonymously?
No, a supplemental examination request cannot be made anonymously. The MPEP 2816 clearly states:
“A request for supplemental examination may be filed by the patent owner. A supplemental examination request may not be filed by a third party.”
This means that only the patent owner can file a request for supplemental examination, and they must identify themselves as such. Anonymous requests are not permitted under the supplemental examination procedure.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination,
MPEP 2816 - Determination On The Request,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure