What is the purpose of associating an e-copy of the inter partes reexamination certificate with the patent?

The association of an e-copy of the inter partes reexamination certificate with the e-copy of the patent in search files serves several important purposes:

• It ensures that anyone searching for the patent will also find the reexamination results.
• It maintains a complete and up-to-date record of the patent’s legal status.
• It provides transparency in the patent examination process.

MPEP 2692 states: An e-copy of the inter partes reexamination certificate will be associated with the e-copy of the patent in the search files. This association is crucial for researchers, examiners, and the public to access the most current information about a patent’s validity and scope.

To learn more:

• patent records
• reexamination results
• patent search
• USPTO procedures