What regulations govern remands in patent examination?

Several regulations govern remands in patent examination. MPEP 1211 cites the following regulations:

• 37 CFR 41.35(c) and (e): These regulations pertain to the Director’s and Board’s authority to remand cases.
• 37 CFR 41.40(a): This regulation relates to tolling of the time period to file a reply brief.
• 37 CFR 41.50(e): This regulation specifies that a remand by the Board is not appealable.

These regulations provide the legal framework for remands in the patent examination process.

To learn more:

• remand regulations
• 37 CFR 41.35
• 37 CFR 41.40
• 37 CFR 41.50
• patent examination