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MPEP 2296
USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination

Ninth Edition of the MPEP, Revision 07.2022, Last Revised in February 2023

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Chapter 2200: Citation of Prior Art and Ex Parte Reexamination of Patents

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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.