MPEP Section 2666.03, Correction of Inventorship [Added R-2]

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2666.03 Correction of Inventorship [Added R-2]

Correction of inventorship in an inter partes reexamination proceeding is effected in the same manner that correction of inventorship in an ex parte reexamination proceeding is effected. See MPEP § 2250.02 for the manner of correcting inventorship in both inter partes and ex parte reexamination proceedings.