What are the time limits for requesting rehearing of a Board decision?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 4 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 2682, the time limits for requesting rehearing…
Read MoreWhat options does a patent owner have after the Board issues a new ground of rejection?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 4 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 2682, after the Board issues a new…
Read MoreWhat is the time frame for an examiner to request rehearing of a PTAB decision?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules1 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 Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) provides a specific…
Read MoreCan I request a rehearing after a PTAB decision?
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. Yes, you can request a rehearing after a Patent Trial…
Read MoreWhat are the time periods for filing an appeal or requesting a rehearing after a PTAB decision?
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. After a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision, there…
Read MoreCan an examiner request rehearing of a PTAB decision?
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. Yes, an examiner can request rehearing of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)…
Read MoreWhat should be included in an examiner’s request for rehearing of a PTAB decision?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules1 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. When an examiner requests rehearing of a Patent Trial and…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of requesting a rehearing instead of filing an amendment in response to a new ground of rejection?
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. When an appellant chooses to request a rehearing under 37 CFR 41.50(b)(2) instead of…
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