What are the requirements for making changes to the specification in a reexamination proceeding?

Changes to the specification in a reexamination proceeding must follow specific guidelines as outlined in 37 CFR 1.530(d)(1):

  • Changes must be made by submitting the entire text of an added or rewritten paragraph.
  • Markings must be included to show the changes: underlining for additions and brackets for deletions.
  • An entire paragraph may be deleted by a statement without presenting the text.
  • The precise location of any added or rewritten paragraph must be identified.

The MPEP states: Changes to the specification, other than to the claims, must be made by submission of the entire text of an added or rewritten paragraph including markings pursuant to paragraph (f) of this section, except that an entire paragraph may be deleted by a statement deleting the paragraph, without presentation of the text of the paragraph.

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Topics: MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination, MPEP 2666.01 - Amendment By Patent Owner, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: MPEP 2666.01, patent amendments, Specification Amendments