What happens if I miss the deadline for filing an appeal brief in a patent application?

If you miss the deadline for filing an appeal brief in a patent application, your appeal may be dismissed. According to MPEP 1205.01:

“Failure to file the brief within the permissible time will result in dismissal of the appeal.”

However, you may be able to file a petition to revive the application if the delay was unintentional. It’s crucial to file the appeal brief on time or seek an extension before the deadline to avoid potential dismissal.

To learn more:

• appeal brief
• patent application
• deadline
• dismissal
• petition to revive