What is the purpose of Form PTOL-473 in ex parte reexamination?
Form PTOL-473 is the Ex Parte Reexamination Examiner’s Answer used in ex parte reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP 2296, this form is “used as the Examiner’s Answer in ex parte reexamination.” It serves as the examiner’s response to an appeal brief filed by the patent owner or third-party requester, outlining the examiner’s position on the issues raised in the appeal.
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MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2296 - Uspto Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure