What is the role of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) in processing ex parte reexamination request corrections?
The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) plays a crucial role in processing corrections to incomplete ex parte reexamination requests. According to the MPEP:
“All processing of submissions to cure an incomplete request for ex parte reexamination filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 (see MPEP § 2227) is carried out by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU).”
This means that the CRU is responsible for handling all aspects of processing these corrections, from receiving the submissions to reviewing and incorporating them into the reexamination process. The centralization of this task within the CRU ensures consistency and efficiency in managing incomplete reexamination requests.
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2231 - Processing Of Request Corrections,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure