How are patents and printed publications listed on a reexamination certificate?
Patents and printed publications are listed on a reexamination certificate in a specific manner. According to MPEP 2257:
“The patents and printed publications will be listed on the reexamination certificate by the examiner’s amendment at the time of allowance. Such entry is made in the second or subsequent paragraph of the Reasons for Patentability and/or Confirmation.”
This listing typically includes:
- U.S. patents in numerical order
- U.S. patent application publications in numerical order
- Foreign patent documents in numerical order by country
- Non-patent literature in alphabetical order
The examiner ensures that this list is comprehensive and accurately reflects all the prior art considered during the reexamination process.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2257 - Listing Of Prior Art,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure