How does MPEP § 2277 relate to other MPEP sections on Board decisions?

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.

MPEP § 2277 serves as a bridge between the ex parte reexamination procedures and the general guidelines for Board decisions. It specifically references other MPEP sections:

“MPEP § 1213 through § 1213.03 relate to decisions of the Board for both applications and ex parte reexamination proceedings.”

This reference indicates that MPEP § 2277 does not provide detailed information about Board decisions itself, but instead directs readers to the relevant sections (§ 1213 through § 1213.03) where comprehensive guidance can be found. This structure ensures that the same standards and procedures are applied consistently across different types of patent proceedings.