What is the role of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) in a Reexamination of a Reexamination?
The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) plays a crucial role in processing a Reexamination of a Reexamination. According to MPEP 2295, “When the file for the new reexamination proceeding (reexamination of a reexamination) is first received by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU), the CRU technical support staff will print out a copy of the issued reexamination certificate and make it of record in the second reexamination file wrapper as a preliminary amendment.” This ensures that the examiner has the most up-to-date version of the patent claims for review. The CRU also completes checklists and reviews the reexamination for compliance with guidelines.
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2295 - Reexamination Of A Reexamination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure