What is meant by “Withdrawal or Dismissal of Appeal” in patent prosecution?

“Withdrawal or Dismissal of Appeal” in patent prosecution refers to the termination of an appeal process before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) either by the applicant’s voluntary withdrawal or by the Board’s dismissal. This process is outlined in MPEP 1215.

Withdrawal typically occurs when an applicant decides to end the appeal process voluntarily, while dismissal is usually initiated by the Board for procedural reasons or lack of compliance with appeal requirements.

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• patent appeal
• PTAB
• appeal withdrawal
• appeal dismissal
• patent prosecution