What are the procedural requirements for conducting an appeal conference?
The procedural requirements for conducting an appeal conference in inter partes reexamination are outlined in MPEP 2676, which states: “The appeal conference will be held in accordance with the procedures as set forth in MPEP § 1207.01.” These procedures ensure consistency in the appeal conference process across different cases. The conference is arranged by the examiner through the CRU Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist (SPRS) or Technology Center (TC) Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS), following the guidelines established for appeal conferences.
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Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2676 - Appeal Conference,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure