How many times can a patent be reconsidered during reexamination?
During patent reexamination, a patent can be reconsidered multiple times. MPEP 2269 indicates:
“The patent owner may respond to such Office action with or without amendment and the patent under reexamination will be reconsidered, and so on repeatedly unless the examiner has indicated that the action is final.”
This suggests that the reconsideration process can continue iteratively until the examiner issues a final action. However, practical limitations and the specifics of each case may influence the number of reconsiderations.
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2269 - Reconsideration,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure