Chapter 2600: Optional Inter Partes Reexamination
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Summary:This chapter discusses inter partes reexamination proceedings. These involve the initiator of the reexamination as well as the patent holder and an examiner.
You can expect to see several questions on inter partes reexaminations of the Patent Bar exam. The questions are usually highly detail oriented. You may see questions on inter partes reexaminations and extensions of time, the content of the request for inter partes reexamination, and withdrawal of attorney or agent among many other choices.
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Objectives- Recognize that a reexamination proceeding may either be ex parte or inter partes is nature and what the general differences are.
- Learn the basics of how an inter partes reexamination proceeding is conducted.
- Know the following laws and rules:
37 C.F.R. 1.501 |
Citation of prior art in patent files. |
37 C.F.R. 1.902 |
Processing of prior art citations during an inter partes reexamination proceeding. |
37 C.F.R. 1.906 |
Scope of reexamination in inter partes reexamination proceeding. |
37 C.F.R. 1.907 |
Inter partes reexamination prohibited. |
37 C.F.R. 1.915 |
Content of request for inter partes reexamination |
37 C.F.R. 1.956 |
Patent owner extensions of time in inter partes reexamination. |
37 C.F.R. 1.973 |
Oral hearing in inter partes reexamination. |
35 U.S.C. 301 |
Citation of prior art |
35 U.S.C. 311 |
Request for inter partes reexamination |
35 U.S.C. 314 |
Conduct of inter partes reexamination proceedings. |
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