What is the deadline for filing a respondent brief in an inter partes reexamination?
According to MPEP 2675.01, the deadline for filing a respondent brief in an inter partes reexamination is as follows:
“The respondent brief is due one month after the date of service of the appellant’s brief. The time for filing a respondent brief may not be extended.”
It’s crucial to note that this deadline is strictly enforced, and extensions are not permitted. Patent owners and third-party requestors should ensure they submit their respondent brief within this one-month timeframe to avoid potential consequences.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2675.01 - Respondent Brief,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure