US Code - Chapter 31: Optional inter partes reexamination procedures

Section 311 Request for inter partes reexamination
Section 312 Determination of issue by Director
Section 313 Inter partes reexamination order by Director
Section 314 Conduct of inter partes reexamination proceedings
Section 315 Appeal
Section 316 Certificate of patentability, unpatentability, and claim cancellation
Section 317 Inter partes reexamination prohibited
Section 318 Stay of litigation

Prior art citations to office and ex parte reexamination of patents

Patents and protection of patent rights