MPEP 2678 outlines the process for handling non-compliant rebuttal briefs in inter partes reexamination, as specified in 37 CFR 41.71(e): “If a rebuttal brief is timely filed under paragraph (a) of this section but does not comply with all the requirements of paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, appellant will be notified of the…

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