Source: http://www.uspto.gov/ip/boards/bpai/guidance_on_petitions_to_ptab.jsp
Timestamp: 2014-09-19 01:52:14
Document Index: 772716516

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 41', '§ 41', '§ 1', '§ 41', '§ 41', '§ 41', '§ 41', '§ 1', '§ 1', '§ 41', '§ 41', '§ 41']

1. What is the scope of petitions decided by the PTAB? a) Under 37 C.F.R. § 41.3, the Board may address petitions on matters pending before the Board (37 C.F.R. §§ 41.35, 41.64, 41.103, and 41.205); otherwise, see §§ 1.181 to 1.183. Typically, a petition filed under 37 C.F.R. § 41.3 must be filed within 14 days from the date of the action from which the party is requesting relief, and any request for reconsideration of a petition decision must be filed within 14 days of the decision on petition, or such other time as the Board may set, pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 41.3(e).
Petitions seeking supervisory review of a determination of non-compliant brief should be filed pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 41.3. No fee is required for such petition seeking supervisory review. See 37 C.F.R. § 41.3(c). Petitions seeking suspension of the rules should be filed under 37 C.F.R. § 1.183 with the appropriate fee. Petitions seeking to strike another party’s brief should be filed under 37 C.F.R. § 1.181 with the appropriate fee.
2. How can I file a petition? A petition must be in writing and addressed to the Chief Administrative Patent Judge. See 37 C.F.R. § 41.3(a). 3. When can I file a petition? Typically, a petition must be filed promptly from the date of action from which the party is requesting relief. See, e.g., 37 C.F.R. §§ 41.3(e) and 1.956.
4. Can I oppose a petition? Generally, no. A party may not file an opposition or a reply to a petition without Board authorization. See 37 C.F.R. § 41.3(e)(2).
Last Modified: 5/30/2014 12:03:08 PM