What fees are associated with requesting an oral hearing in a patent reexamination appeal?

Requesting an oral hearing in a patent reexamination appeal involves specific fees as outlined in MPEP 2276:

• The primary fee is set forth in 37 CFR 41.20(b)(3) and must be submitted with the written request for the oral hearing.
• If the appellant wishes to petition for a closed hearing, an additional petition fee as set forth in 37 CFR 41.20(a) is required.

It’s important to note that these fees are mandatory for participation in an oral hearing. As stated in MPEP 2276, “No appellant will be permitted to participate in an oral hearing unless he or she has requested an oral hearing and submitted the fee set forth in 37 CFR 41.20(b)(3).”

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