Who receives copies of the reexamination certificate?
According to MPEP 2292, copies of the reexamination certificate are distributed to several entities:
- Depository libraries
- Foreign patent offices with exchange agreements with the USPTO
The MPEP states: “A copy of the certificate will also be forwarded to all depository libraries and to those foreign offices which have an exchange agreement with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.”
This wide distribution ensures that updated patent information is accessible to researchers, patent professionals, and international patent offices.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents
MPEP 2292 - Distribution Of Certificate
Patent Law
Patent Procedure