What is required to reinstate an appeal after prosecution is reopened?

To reinstate an appeal after prosecution is reopened, the appellant must:

• File a new notice of appeal in compliance with 37 CFR 41.31
• Submit a complete new appeal brief in compliance with 37 CFR 41.37

As stated in the MPEP: “appellant must file a new notice of appeal in compliance with 37 CFR 41.31 and a complete new appeal brief in compliance with 37 CFR 41.37 in order to reinstate the appeal.”

To learn more:

• appeal reinstatement
• patent prosecution
• notice of appeal
• appeal brief