What information is included in an Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate?

An Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate contains specific information about the reexamined patent. MPEP 2690 outlines the following details:

  • The title “INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE”
  • An ordinal number indicating its sequence
  • The original patent number followed by a kind code suffix
  • The date of issuance
  • The title of the invention
  • Name of the inventor
  • Current classification
  • Abstract
  • Filing date and number of the reexamination request
  • Identification of the patent for which the certificate is issued
  • Status of patent claims (confirmed, canceled, disclaimed, not examined)
  • Text of new and amended claims
  • Any relevant court decisions

The certificate serves as a comprehensive record of the changes made to the patent during the reexamination process.

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Topics: MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination, MPEP 2690 - Format Of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: inter partes reexamination, Patent Certificate, patent claims, USPTO