What types of information can be submitted for supplemental examination?

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.

In supplemental examination, patent owners can submit a wide range of information for consideration. The MPEP states:

“The ‘information’ may include any information that the patent owner believes to be relevant to the patent. For example, the information may include not only a patent or a journal article, but also a sales invoice, or a transcript of an audio or video recording.”

This broad scope allows patent owners to address various potential issues that may affect the patent’s validity or enforceability.