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Question:
Can a request for ex parte reexamination filed on or after January 16, 2018 be filed with a reduced filing fee?
Answer:
Yes, requests for ex parte reexamination filed on or after January 16, 2018 may be filed with a reduced filing fee.
This reexamination filing option was created to make it financially less burdensome for requesters with limited resources.
Chapter Details:
The answer to this question can be found in chapter 2200 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Citation of Prior Art and Ex Parte Reexamination of Patents.
The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 10.2019. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the question and answer may or may not be applicable in later Editions or revisions.
Section Summary:
This question and answer come from section 2214 of the MPEP. The following is a brief summary of section 2214.
2214 Content of Request for Ex Parte Reexamination
This section outlines the required elements of a request for ex parte reexamination. One essential item includes a statement pointing out each substantial new question of patentability based on prior patents and printed publications. Additional requirements are discussed in this section.