Manual of Patent Examining Procedure - MPEP

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200 Types, Cross-Noting, and Status of Application

201.05 Reissue Application

A reissue application is an application for a patent to take the place of an unexpired patent that is defective as a result of an error in the patent which was made without deceptive intention. A detailed treatment of reissue applications can be found in Chapter 1400.

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