What is the significance of MPEP § 2277 in relation to Board decisions?
MPEP § 2277 serves as a crucial reference point for understanding how Board decisions are handled in both patent applications and ex parte reexamination proceedings. The section states:
“MPEP § 1213 through § 1213.03 relate to decisions of the Board for both applications and ex parte reexamination proceedings.”
This reference is significant because it directs patent examiners, attorneys, and applicants to the specific MPEP sections that provide detailed guidance on Board decisions. By linking these sections, MPEP § 2277 ensures consistency in the treatment of Board decisions 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