What is the time limit for filing a respondent brief in an inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. According to 37 CFR 41.66(b), a respondent must file their…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for filing a respondent brief in an inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. According to MPEP 2675.01, the deadline for filing a respondent…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for the Director to decide on an inter partes reexamination request?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 9 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The Director has a specific timeframe to make a decision…
Read MoreWhen was the deadline for filing inter partes reexamination requests?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 9 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The deadline for filing inter partes reexamination requests was September…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of the two-month period for filing an appeal brief in a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The two-month period for filing an appeal brief in a…
Read MoreHow does the Pre-Appeal Brief Review affect the time for filing an Appeal Brief?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The Pre-Appeal Brief Review process can affect the time for…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for filing a demand for international preliminary examination in a PCT application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The demand for international preliminary examination is an optional step…
Read MoreHow long do I have to file a Notice of Appeal?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The time period for filing a Notice of Appeal is specified in the MPEP:…
Read MoreWhat happens if a Pre-Appeal Brief Request is not timely filed?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. If a Pre-Appeal Brief Request is not timely filed, it…
Read MoreWhat is the time limit for filing a substitute statement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. A substitute statement must be filed within the time period…
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