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Can applicant make arguments concerning interpretation of the claims or prior art teachings in the Pre-Appeal Brief Conference Request? FAQ
Can applicant file a Pre-Appeal Brief Conference Request to argue that the final rejection was premature? FAQ
Can the five pages of arguments be single spaced? FAQ
If applicant files five (5) pages of arguments and three pages of definitions defining words in the claims, will the request be deemed compliant for purposes of the five-page limit? FAQ
If applicant provides five (5) pages of arguments and one page which is solely a signature page, will such submission be considered compliant as it relates to the five page limit? FAQ
If applicant files five (5) pages of arguments and a sixth page that includes conclusions, will the request be deemed compliant for purposes of the five-page limit? FAQ
Does the request page count towards the five (5) page limit on arguments? FAQ
Public Comments on Guidance For Determining Subject Matter Eligibility Of Claims Reciting Or Involving Laws of Nature, Natural Phenomena, & Natural Products (period for comment ends 31JUL2014) Page Patents, General, Law and Policy, Public Comments
How would an applicant substantiate an assertion that the rejection is deficient? FAQ
The Pilot program announcement provides, "The Office is considering, as part of a more permanent implementation of the pre-appeal brief conference program, permitting applicants to file the request within two months (non-extendible) of the receipt of the FAQ