Subpart D. Subpart D—Ex Parte Reexamination of Patents

• Citation of Prior Art and Written Statements

  • SECTION § 1.501 - Citation of prior art and written statements in patent files.
  • SECTION § 1.502 - Processing of prior art citations during an ex parte reexamination proceeding.

• Request for Ex Parte Reexamination

  • SECTION § 1.510 - Request for ex parte reexamination.
  • SECTION § 1.515 - Determination of the request for ex parte reexamination.
  • SECTION § 1.520 - Ex parte reexamination at the initiative of the Director.

• • SECTION § 1.570 - Issuance and publication of ex parte reexamination certificate concludes ex parte reexamination proceeding.