MPEP 2200

Question 1

In reexamination, claims may not be:

Answer 1

broadened

Question 2

The standard for determining an ex parte reexamination is a:

Answer 2

substantial new question of patentability

Question 3

If Reexamination has been denied because an SNQ of patentability was not found, then the requester _______ refunded a portion of the fee.

Answer 3

will be

Question 4

You _____ respond to any reexamination proceeding within ______

You may respond to the reexamination even after the ________ have passed by filing a proper request for an extension of time ________ with your response.

Answer 4

must;

two months;

for cause

Question 5

The response to any reexamination proceeding ________ extended by _______ IF requested _________

Answer 5

may be;

two months;

within two months of the office action

Question 6

Determinations of no SNQ of patentability in a reexam ___________ be appealed

Answer 6

may not