Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
MPEP 2600 – Optional Inter Partes Reexamination (1)
The time limits for filing an appellant brief in an inter partes reexamination are specified in 37 CFR 41.66. The brief must be filed by the later of:
- Two months from the date of the examiner’s answer
- The time remaining in the maximum six-month time period set in MPEP § 2662 to file an appeal brief from the date when the notice of appeal was filed
It’s important to note that “The time for filing an appellant brief may not be extended.” (37 CFR 41.66(a))
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MPEP 2675 – Appellant Brief (1)
The time limits for filing an appellant brief in an inter partes reexamination are specified in 37 CFR 41.66. The brief must be filed by the later of:
- Two months from the date of the examiner’s answer
- The time remaining in the maximum six-month time period set in MPEP § 2662 to file an appeal brief from the date when the notice of appeal was filed
It’s important to note that “The time for filing an appellant brief may not be extended.” (37 CFR 41.66(a))
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MPEP 2900 – International Design Applications (1)
The procedure for seeking relief from prescribed time limits in international design applications is outlined in 37 CFR 1.1051. This procedure allows applicants to excuse unintentional delays in meeting time limits under the Hague Agreement for requirements related to international design applications.
The key components of this procedure include:
- Filing a petition with the USPTO
- Providing necessary documentation
- Paying required fees
- Submitting a statement of unintentional delay
- Filing a terminal disclaimer in certain cases
As stated in the MPEP: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 387, 37 CFR 1.1051 sets forth a petition procedure to excuse, with respect to the United States, an applicant’s failure to act within prescribed time limits under the Hague Agreement in connection with requirements pertaining to an international design application where the delay in applicant’s failure to act was unintentional.“
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MPEP 2913 – Relief From Prescribed Time Limits (1)
The procedure for seeking relief from prescribed time limits in international design applications is outlined in 37 CFR 1.1051. This procedure allows applicants to excuse unintentional delays in meeting time limits under the Hague Agreement for requirements related to international design applications.
The key components of this procedure include:
- Filing a petition with the USPTO
- Providing necessary documentation
- Paying required fees
- Submitting a statement of unintentional delay
- Filing a terminal disclaimer in certain cases
As stated in the MPEP: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 387, 37 CFR 1.1051 sets forth a petition procedure to excuse, with respect to the United States, an applicant’s failure to act within prescribed time limits under the Hague Agreement in connection with requirements pertaining to an international design application where the delay in applicant’s failure to act was unintentional.“
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Patent Law (2)
The time limits for filing an appellant brief in an inter partes reexamination are specified in 37 CFR 41.66. The brief must be filed by the later of:
- Two months from the date of the examiner’s answer
- The time remaining in the maximum six-month time period set in MPEP § 2662 to file an appeal brief from the date when the notice of appeal was filed
It’s important to note that “The time for filing an appellant brief may not be extended.” (37 CFR 41.66(a))
To learn more:
The procedure for seeking relief from prescribed time limits in international design applications is outlined in 37 CFR 1.1051. This procedure allows applicants to excuse unintentional delays in meeting time limits under the Hague Agreement for requirements related to international design applications.
The key components of this procedure include:
- Filing a petition with the USPTO
- Providing necessary documentation
- Paying required fees
- Submitting a statement of unintentional delay
- Filing a terminal disclaimer in certain cases
As stated in the MPEP: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 387, 37 CFR 1.1051 sets forth a petition procedure to excuse, with respect to the United States, an applicant’s failure to act within prescribed time limits under the Hague Agreement in connection with requirements pertaining to an international design application where the delay in applicant’s failure to act was unintentional.“
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (2)
The time limits for filing an appellant brief in an inter partes reexamination are specified in 37 CFR 41.66. The brief must be filed by the later of:
- Two months from the date of the examiner’s answer
- The time remaining in the maximum six-month time period set in MPEP § 2662 to file an appeal brief from the date when the notice of appeal was filed
It’s important to note that “The time for filing an appellant brief may not be extended.” (37 CFR 41.66(a))
To learn more:
The procedure for seeking relief from prescribed time limits in international design applications is outlined in 37 CFR 1.1051. This procedure allows applicants to excuse unintentional delays in meeting time limits under the Hague Agreement for requirements related to international design applications.
The key components of this procedure include:
- Filing a petition with the USPTO
- Providing necessary documentation
- Paying required fees
- Submitting a statement of unintentional delay
- Filing a terminal disclaimer in certain cases
As stated in the MPEP: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 387, 37 CFR 1.1051 sets forth a petition procedure to excuse, with respect to the United States, an applicant’s failure to act within prescribed time limits under the Hague Agreement in connection with requirements pertaining to an international design application where the delay in applicant’s failure to act was unintentional.“
To learn more: