CHAPTER 30—PRIOR ART CITATIONS TO OFFICE AND EX PARTE REEXAMINATION OF PATENTS — Front Matter
| Chap. | Sec. | |
|---|---|---|
| 301. | Citation of prior art and written statements. | |
| 302. | Request for reexamination. | |
| 303. | Determination of issue by Director. | |
| 304. | Reexamination order by Director. | |
| 305. | Conduct of reexamination proceedings. | |
| 306. | Appeal. | |
| 307. | Certificate of patentability, unpatentability, and claim cancellation. |
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2011—Pub. L. 112–29, § 6(g)(2), Sept. 16, 2011, 125 Stat. 312, amended item 301 generally, substituting “Citation of prior art and written statements” for “Citation of prior art”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title III, § 13206(b)(1)(B), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1906, made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(a)(10)(A)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–582. See 1999 Amendment note below.
1999—Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(a)(10)(A)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–582, as amended by Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title III, § 13206(b)(1)(B), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1906, substituted “Director” for “Commissioner” in item 304.
Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, §§ 4602, 4732(a)(9)(B)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–567, 1501A–582, inserted “EX PARTE” before “REEXAMINATION” in chapter heading and substituted “Director” for “Commissioner” in item 303.