Subjgrp 135. Concurrent Proceedings Involving Same Patent in Inter Partes Reexamination

• § 1.985 - Notification of prior or concurrent proceedings in inter partes reexamination.
• § 1.987 - Suspension of inter partes reexamination proceeding due to litigation.
• § 1.989 - Merger of concurrent reexamination proceedings.
• § 1.991 - Merger of concurrent reissue application and inter partes reexamination proceeding.
• § 1.993 - Suspension of concurrent interference and inter partes reexamination proceeding.
• § 1.995 - Third party requester's participation rights preserved in merged proceeding.