This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 41.20, including 97 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

The Fees section of 37 CFR 41.20 clarifies that appeal fees cannot be paid via general deposit account authorizations, ensuring compliance with specific payment requirements.

What this section covers

• This section covers the prohibition against paying appeal fees (notice of appeal, petition, and appeal forwarding fees) using a general authorization to a deposit account under 37 CFR 41.20.
• This section covers the prohibition against paying appeal fees (notice of appeal, petition, and appeal forwarding fees) using a general authorization to a deposit account under 37 CFR 41.20.

Key obligations

• Appellants must ensure that appeal fees are not paid via general deposit account authorizations and instead follow the specified payment methods.
• Applicants must pay appeal fees through the appropriate method as specified in 37 CFR 41.20.

Practice notes

• Practitioners should ensure all appeal fees are paid through the correct method to avoid payment issues.
• Avoid confusion by paying appeal fees via the specified method, as required under 37 CFR 41.20.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 41.31
• 37 CFR § 41.37
• 37 CFR § 41.47
• 37 CFR § 41.45
• 37 CFR § 41.3

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