What are the steps for filing an appeal to the Federal Circuit in an inter partes reexamination?

According to MPEP 2683, the steps for filing an appeal to the Federal Circuit in an inter partes reexamination are:

1. In the USPTO, timely file a written notice of appeal directed to the Director in accordance with 37 CFR 1.302 and 1.304.
2. In the Federal Circuit, file a copy of the notice of appeal and pay the required fee.
3. Serve a copy of the notice of appeal on every other party in the reexamination proceeding.

The MPEP states: “A patent owner or a third party requester appellant must take the following steps in such an appeal to the Federal Circuit (37 CFR 1.983(b)):” followed by the steps outlined above.

To learn more:

• inter partes reexamination
• appeal process
• Federal Circuit
• patent appeal
• USPTO