What is the time limit for filing a respondent brief in an inter partes reexamination?
According to 37 CFR 41.66(b), a respondent must file their brief within one month from the date of service of the appellant’s brief. The MPEP states:
“Once an appellant’s brief has been properly filed, any brief must be filed by respondent within one month from the date of service of the appellant’s brief. The time for filing a respondent’s brief or an amended respondent’s brief may not be extended.”
It’s important to note that this deadline cannot be extended.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination,
MPEP 2675.01 - Respondent Brief,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure