This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 144, including 41 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

This section covers procedural and substantive requirements for filing an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from decisions in inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, covered business method patent reviews, and derivations.

What this section covers

• This section covers appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from decisions in inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, covered business method patent reviews, and derivations.

Key obligations

• Practitioners must ensure the appeal notice includes sufficient information as required by MPEP.
• The appeal must be filed within the time limits specified by MPEP.
• Compliance with the U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations is required for filing an appeal.

Practice notes

• Ensure the appeal notice includes all necessary information as required by MPEP to avoid dismissal.
• Failing to file the appeal within the specified time limits can result in dismissal.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.114
• 35 U.S.C. § 120
• 35 U.S.C. § 141
• 37 CFR § 1.197
• 37 CFR § 42.6

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22