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Requirement To Identify All Real Parties in Interest to a Third Party Request for an Ex Parte Reexamination

Comment period closed

The comment period closed Aug 21, 2026.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is proposing to amend the rules of practice to require a third party request for ex parte reexamination to include a statement by the third party requester identifying all real parties in interest to the ex parte reexamination request. This statement would be kept confidential upon request. This proposed requirement would provide the

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  1. Jul 22, 2026

    Rule published

    Requirement To Identify All Real Parties in Interest to a Third Party Request for an Ex Parte Reexamination

    Commerce Department

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