What is a reexamination certificate?

A reexamination certificate is a document issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that officially revokes the patent’s original application and grants the rights to a new patent. The reexamination certificate is a result of a patent reexamination, which is initiated when someone other than the patentee (the person who originally filed the patent) requests the USPTO to reexamine the original patent claims. The reexamination process allows the patentee to make amendments and/or corrections to the original patent claims, which can help to protect their intellectual property rights. In California, a reexamination certificate is issued when a patentee’s reexamination request is approved by the USPTO. The certificate will contain the amended patent claims and a detailed description of the changes made. It will also state that the patent is now considered valid and in effect, meaning that the patentee can now enforce the rights granted by their patent. It is important to note that in California, the patentee must pay a fee to the USPTO in order to receive a reexamination certificate. The fee is based on the number of amendments or corrections that were made to the original patent claims. Additionally, the USPTO must be provided with all the necessary information and documents needed to complete the reexamination process.

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