What is the review process after an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

After an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination, it undergoes a review process. The MPEP outlines this process:

“After the conference, the proceeding, with the completed action, will be forwarded to the CRU Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist (SPRS) or Technology Center (TC) Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for review.”

If corrections or revisions are needed, the examiner must handle them expeditiously within the time set by the reviewer. This review ensures the quality and consistency of the reexamination process.