MPEP 2296
USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination
Ninth Edition of the MPEP, Revision 07.2022, Last Revised in February 2023
2296 USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination [R-07.2015]
The following forms must be used in ex parte reexamination actions and processing (these forms are not reproduced below):
- (A) Order Denying Request For Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-471D
- (B) Order Granting Request For Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-471G
- (C) Office Action in Ex Parte Reexamination – PTOL-466
- (D) Ex Parte Reexamination Advisory Action Before the Filing of an Appeal Brief – PTOL-467
- (E) Ex Parte Reexamination Advisory Action After the Filing of an Appeal Brief – PTOL-467A
- (F) Ex Parte Reexamination Notification Re: Appeal – PTOL-468
- (G) Reasons for Patentability/Confirmation – PTOL-476
- (H) Notice of Intent to Issue Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate – PTOL-469
- (I) Ex Parte Reexamination Communication Transmittal Form – PTOL-465
- (J) Ex Parte Reexamination Interview Summary- PTOL-474
- (K) Notice of Defective Paper In Ex Parte Reexamination - Third Party Requested – PTOL-475
- (L) Notice of Defective Paper in Ex Parte Reexamination - Patent Owner Requested - PTO-2311
- (M) Ex Parte Reexamination Communication – PTOL-473
- (N) Reexamination Clerk Checklist – PTOL-1517
- (O) Examiner Checklist – Reexamination – PTOL-1516
- (P) Decision on Petition for Extension of Time in Reexamination - PTO-2293
A Request for Ex Parte Reexamination Transmittal Form, PTO/SB/57, is available on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov for use in the filing of a request for reexamination; its use, however, is not mandatory.