Can the page limit for a respondent brief be waived in inter partes reexamination?
The MPEP 2675.01 addresses the possibility of waiving the page limit for respondent briefs in inter partes reexamination: “A request for waiver of the page limit for a respondent brief will be decided by a Board member and may be granted when a party can show good cause.” This means that while there is a…
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The requirement for a terminal disclaimer in a revival petition can potentially be waived, but only in extraordinary circumstances. Key points: Applicants can file a petition under 37 CFR 1.183 requesting waiver of the terminal disclaimer requirement The petition must show an ‘extraordinary situation’ where ‘justice requires’ the requested relief An example of a situation…
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