What is the panel review in reexamination cases?
In addition to the review conducted by the CRU SPRS or TC QAS, reexamination cases undergo a panel review before issuing Office actions. MPEP 2689 states:
“In addition to the CRU SPRS/TC QAS review of the reexamination cases, a panel review is made prior to issuing Office actions as set forth in MPEP § 2671.03.“
The panel review provides an additional layer of scrutiny to ensure the quality and consistency of reexamination proceedings. For more details on the panel review process, refer to MPEP § 2671.03.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2689 - Reexamination Review,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure