Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: List one of the ways an inter partes reexamination proceeding may be concluded. Answer: Inter partes reexamination proceedings may be concluded in one of three ways: The prosecution of the reexamination proceeding may be brought to an end, and the proceeding itself concluded, by a denial of reexamination, or vacating the reexamination proceeding, or terminating the reexamination proceeding. (In these instances, no reexamination certificate is issued). The proceeding may be concluded under 37 CFR 1.997(b) with the issuance of a reexamination certificate. The proceeding may be concluded under 37 CFR 1.997(e) where the reexamination proceeding has been merged with… The post MPEP Q & A 77: Conclusion of an Inter Partes Reexamination Proceeding appeared first on Patent Education Series.