What is the required fee for filing an appellant brief in inter partes reexamination?
A fee is required when filing an appellant brief in an inter partes reexamination. The MPEP states: “A fee as set forth in 37 CFR 41.20(b)(2) is required when the appellant brief is filed for the first time in a particular reexamination proceeding, 35 U.S.C. 41(a).” It’s important to note that: The fee is only…
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Generally, you do not need to pay the full appeal fees again when reinstating an appeal, unless a final Board decision has been made on the first appeal. The MPEP states: “Any previously paid appeal fees set forth in 37 CFR 41.20 for filing a notice of appeal, filing an appeal brief (if any), requesting…
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