What forms are used in inter partes reexamination proceedings for mailing Office actions?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

In inter partes reexamination proceedings, specific forms are used for mailing Office actions. The MPEP describes:

Inter partes reexamination forms are structured so that the identifying information for the reexamination file and the correspondence address for the patent owner, which is the official correspondence address of record in the file of the patent requested to be reexamined, can be printed on the forms.

Additionally, for mailing copies of Office actions to third party requesters, a special transmittal form is used:

A transmittal form PTOL-2070 must be used in providing the third party requester with a copy of each Office action.

These forms are designed to streamline the mailing process and ensure that all parties receive the necessary documentation.