What are the format requirements for amendments in reexamination proceedings?
Amendments in reexamination proceedings must adhere to specific format requirements. MPEP 2221 states:
“Any such amendment must be in accordance with 37 CFR 1.530(d) through (j). See MPEP § 2250 as to the format and requirements of an amendment in a reexamination proceeding.”
To ensure compliance, patent owners should carefully review 37 CFR 1.530(d) through (j) and MPEP § 2250. These sources provide detailed guidance on how to properly format and present amendments in reexamination proceedings, including requirements for marking up changes, providing clean copies, and addressing dependent claims.
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2221 - Amendments Included In Request Filed Under 35 U.S.C. 302 By Patent Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure