What is the requirement for notifying the USPTO about other post-patent proceedings during supplemental examination?

According to MPEP 2820, patent owners must notify the USPTO as soon as possible about any other prior or concurrent post-patent Office proceedings involving the patent under supplemental examination. This requirement is outlined in 37 CFR 1.620(d), which states:

The patent owner must, as soon as possible upon the discovery of any other prior or concurrent post-patent Office proceeding involving the patent for which the current supplemental examination is requested, file a paper limited to notifying the Office of the post-patent Office proceeding, if such notice has not been previously provided with the request.

This notification is crucial for ensuring a quality determination and adhering to the statutory three-month period for concluding the supplemental examination.

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Topics: MPEP 2800 - Supplemental Examination, MPEP 2820 - Submission Of Notification Of Other Prior Or Concurrent Post - Patent Office Proceedings, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Patent Owner Obligations, Post-Patent Proceedings, supplemental examination, USPTO notification