What information is included in the Official Gazette notice for an inter partes reexamination certificate?
The Official Gazette notice for an inter partes reexamination certificate includes:
- 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
As stated in MPEP 2691: “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 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2691 - Notice Of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate Issuance In Official Gazette,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure