How does MPEP § 2648 relate to the reassignment of examiners in reexamination?
MPEP § 2648 is referenced in the context of examiner reassignment during reexamination. As stated in MPEP § 2655:
“However, if a petition under 37 CFR 1.927 is granted overturning a refusal to order reexamination of all of the claims requested to be reexamined, the reexamination proceeding will normally be conducted by another examiner. See MPEP § 2648.”
MPEP § 2648 likely provides more detailed guidance on the procedures for reassigning examiners when a petition is granted, ensuring impartiality in the reexamination process.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2655 - Who Reexamines,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure