Optional Inter Partes Reexamination
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Brief Summary:
This chapter discusses inter partes reexamination proceedings. These involve the initiator of the reexamination as well as the patent holder and an examiner. Many of the characteristics of an inter partes reexamination proceeding are identical to that of the ex parte reexamination proceedings discussed in chapter 2200. The major differences with inter partes proceedings are outlined here in this chapter.
Key Terms:
| Inter Partes | Reexamination | Citation of Prior Art |
| Res Judicata | Collateral Estoppel | Appeal |
37 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations):
| 37 CFR 1.501 | Citation of prior art in patent files. |
| 37 CFR 1.111 | Reply by applicant or patent owner to a non-final Office action. |
35 USC (United States Code):
| 35 USC 141 | Appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. |
| 35 USC 301 | Citation of prior art and written statements. |