What is required for reconsideration in a patent reexamination?
For reconsideration in a patent reexamination, the patent owner must respond to the Office action. As stated in MPEP 2269:
“In order to be entitled to reconsideration, the patent owner must respond to the Office action. 37 CFR 1.111(b).”
This response can be with or without amendment, and the patent will be reconsidered accordingly.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2269 - Reconsideration,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure