What information is included in the Official Gazette notice for an ex parte reexamination certificate?
The Official Gazette notice for an ex parte reexamination certificate includes several key pieces of information:
- Bibliographic information
- Status of each claim after the conclusion of the reexamination proceeding
- A representative claim
- Indication of any changes to the specification or drawing
- Clear indication of the type of certificate
As stated in MPEP 2291: “The Official Gazette notice will include bibliographic information, and an indication of the status of each claim after the conclusion of the reexamination proceeding. Additionally, a representative claim will be published along with an indication of any changes to the specification or drawing.”
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2291 - Notice Of Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate Issuance In Official Gazette,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure