Year: 2011

  • Introduction: Why all of the interest in reexamination?

    How many times have you heard:  “They got a patent on that!  There’s nothing new about that.  It’s been out there for years!”?  For those versed in patent matters, that is not a surprising reaction to certain issued patents.  The patent issuance procedure in the U.S. relies on examination of a patent application.  The sources and tools for examination are increasing…

  • What is www.ReexamLink.com?

    Welcome to www.ReexamLink.com.  It is a blog about patent reexamination, reissue, opposition and related patent procedures.  ReexamLink.com will include the interplay between ex parte prosecution, reexamination, litigation, and appeals.  It is intended to provide useful content for litigators, prosecutors, and anyone interested in patent law.  Please send any comments, corrections, or suggestions to make the blog better. Tim Bianchi