How can I request an oral hearing before the Board in an inter partes reexamination appeal?
To request an oral hearing before the Board in an inter partes reexamination appeal, you must follow specific procedures and timing requirements. According to MPEP 2662: If an appellant or a respondent (who has filed a respondent brief) desires an oral hearing by the Board, he or she must file a written request for an…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for filing a notice of appeal in an inter partes reexamination?
The deadline for filing a notice of appeal in an inter partes reexamination is strictly defined. According to MPEP 2662: After the examiner issues a Right of Appeal Notice (RAN), the patent owner and the third party requester may each file a notice of appeal within 30 days or one month (whichever is longer) from…
Read MoreWhat are the time periods for response in an inter partes reexamination proceeding?
The time periods for response in an inter partes reexamination proceeding vary depending on the stage of the process. Here are some key timeframes: After a non-Action Closing Prosecution (non-ACP) Office action: The patent owner typically has two months to respond. After an Action Closing Prosecution (ACP): The patent owner usually has 30 days or…
Read MoreWhat are the timeframes for filing briefs in an inter partes reexamination appeal?
The timeframes for filing briefs in an inter partes reexamination appeal are specific and cannot be extended. According to MPEP 2662: Appellant Brief: Each party that filed a notice of appeal or notice of cross appeal may file an appellant brief and fee within two months after the last-filed notice of appeal or cross appeal.…
Read MoreWhat is the timeframe for appealing a Board decision to the Federal Circuit in an inter partes reexamination?
The timeframe for appealing a Board decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in an inter partes reexamination is clearly defined in MPEP 2662: The time for the patent owner and/or the third party requester to file a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit…
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