What are the requirements for an appeal brief in a reissue application?

The requirements for an appeal brief in a reissue application are the same as those for a non-reissue application. MPEP 1454 states:

“The requirements for an appeal brief are set forth in 37 CFR 41.37 and MPEP § 1205, and they apply to a reissue application in the same manner that they apply to a non-reissue application.”

This means that you should follow the general appeal brief requirements outlined in MPEP § 1205 and 37 CFR 41.37. However, there is a specific difference in how claims should be presented, as discussed in the previous FAQ.

To learn more:

• reissue application
• appeal brief
• USPTO requirements
• patent appeal