1200 Sections: Appeal

Question 1

1201

Answer 1

Introduction

Question 2

1202

Answer 2

Composition of Board

Question 3

1203

Answer 3

Administrative Handling

Question 4

1204

Answer 4

Notice of Appeal

Question 5

1204.01

Answer 5

Reinstatement of Appeal

Question 6

1204.02

Answer 6

Pre-Appeal Brief Review Request and Conference Pilot Program

Question 7

1204.03

Answer 7

Interviews After Notice of Appeal

Question 8

1204.04

Answer 8

Official Record on Appeal

Question 9

1205

Answer 9

Appeal Brief

Question 10

1205.01

Answer 10

Time for Filing Appeal Brief

Question 11

1205.02

Answer 11

Appeal Brief Content

Question 12

1205.03

Answer 12

Non-Compliant Appeal Brief and Amended Brief

Question 13

1206

Answer 13

Amendments and Affidavits or Other Evidence Filed With or After Appeal

Question 14

1207

Answer 14

Examiner’s Answer

Question 15

1207.01

Answer 15

Appeal Conference

Question 16

1207.02

Answer 16

Contents of Examiner’s Answer

Question 17

1207.03

Answer 17

New Ground of Rejection in Examiner’s Answer

Question 18

1207.04

Answer 18

Reopening of Prosecution After Appeal

Question 19

1207.05

Answer 19

Substitute Examiner’s Answer

Question 20

1208

Answer 20

Reply Briefs and Fee for Forwarding Appeal

Question 21

1208.01

Answer 21

Fee for Forwarding an Appeal to the Board

Question 22

1209

Answer 22

Oral Hearing

Question 23

1210

Answer 23

Actions Subsequent to Examiner’s Answer but Before Board’s Decision

Question 24

1211

Answer 24

Remand by Director or Board

Question 25

1211.01

Answer 25

Remand by Board for Further Consideration of Rejection

Question 26

1211.02

Answer 26

Remand To Consider Amendment

Question 27

1211.03

Answer 27

Remand To Consider Affidavits or Declarations

Question 28

1211.04

Answer 28

Remand by Board for Further Search

Question 29

1212

Answer 29

Board Requires Appellant to Address Matter

Question 30

1213

Answer 30

Decision by Board

Question 31

1213.02

Answer 31

New Grounds of Rejection by Board

Question 32

1213.03

Answer 32

Publication of and Public Access to Board Decision

Question 33

1214

Answer 33

Procedure Following Decision by Board

Question 34

1214.01

Answer 34

Procedure Following Decision by Board

Question 35

1214.03

Answer 35

Rehearing

Question 36

1214.04

Answer 36

Examiner Reversed in Whole

Question 37

1214.05

Answer 37

Cancellation of Claims Not Appealed

Question 38

1214.06

Answer 38

Examiner Sustained in Whole or in Part; Claims Require Action

Question 39

1214.07

Answer 39

Reopening of Prosecution

Question 40

1215

Answer 40

Withdrawal or Dismissal of Appeal

Question 41

1215.01

Answer 41

Withdrawal of Appeal

Question 42

1215.02

Answer 42

Claims Standing Allowed

Question 43

1215.03

Answer 43

Partial Withdrawal

Question 44

1215.04

Answer 44

Dismissal of Appeal

Question 45

1216

Answer 45

Judicial Review

Question 46

1216.01

Answer 46

Appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Question 47

1216.02

Answer 47

Civil Suits Under 35 U.S.C. 145 and 146