What is the process for filing an appeal in inter partes reexamination?

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based) BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 10 Rules 5 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 process for filing an appeal in inter partes reexamination begins after a Right of Appeal Notice (RAN) has been issued. According to MPEP 2674 : “Once a RAN has been issued, the patent owner and any third party requester will have, in accordance with 37 CFR 1.953, a time period of one month or thirty days (whichever is longer) to file a notice of appeal (with the fee set forth in 37 CFR 41.20(b)(1)).” It’s important to note that this time period cannot be extended. If no party files a timely notice of appeal, the reexamination proceeding will be terminated, and the examiner will issue a Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate (NIRC). Related Rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure 10 rules Collapse Inter Partes Reexamination Requests Not Accepted After September 16, 2012 MPEP 2674 No New Inter Partes Reexamination Requests After September 16, 2012 MPEP 2674 No New Inter Partes Reexamination Requests After September 16, 2012 MPEP 2674.01 Inter Partes Reexamination Appeal Is Not Contested Case MPEP 2301.02 Required Final Actions in Inter Partes Reexamination MPEP 706.07 Third Party Requester Cannot Appeal Patent Owner’s Decision MPEP 2273 Prohibited Third Party Requester Cannot Appeal MPEP 2273 Prohibited Final Rules for Inter Partes Reexamination Published MPEP 2201 No Longer Accept Inter Partes Reexamination Requests After September 16, 2012 MPEP 2681 No New Inter Partes Reexamination Appeals After September 16, 2012 MPEP 2683 Other Related FAQs 5 FAQs Collapse Who is responsible for determining compliance of appeal briefs in inter partes reexamination? What happens if the Board affirms a rejection of some claims but reverses others in inter partes re...