What is a Supplemental Examination Certificate?

A Supplemental Examination Certificate is a document prepared by the USPTO that lists all items of information properly submitted as part of a supplemental examination request. It states whether a substantial new question of patentability (SNQ) affecting at least one claim of the patent is raised in the request.

According to the MPEP, The supplemental examination certificate is prepared by utilizing a form captioned “Supplemental Examination Certificate.” This certificate is a crucial part of the supplemental examination process, as it officially records the outcome of the examination.

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Topics: MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination, MPEP 2816.03 - Content Of The Determination, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Patent Certificate, substantial new question of patentability, supplemental examination, USPTO