How does MPEP § 2277 relate to other MPEP sections on Board decisions?
MPEP § 2277 serves as a bridge between the ex parte reexamination procedures and the general guidelines for Board decisions. It specifically references other MPEP sections:
“MPEP § 1213 through § 1213.03 relate to decisions of the Board for both applications and ex parte reexamination proceedings.”
This reference indicates that MPEP § 2277 does not provide detailed information about Board decisions itself, but instead directs readers to the relevant sections (§ 1213 through § 1213.03) where comprehensive guidance can be found. This structure ensures that the same standards and procedures are applied consistently across different types of patent proceedings.
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Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2277 - Board Decision,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure