Winning an Ex Parte Appeal: Part Ⅰ-Pre-Appeal and Notice of Appeal Stages

摘要

In mapping out case appeal strategies, applicants should consider the above-described appeal decision factors, as well as the provided allowance rate data, particularly when battling Section 101 issues, when considering riling a notice of appeal and a pre-appeal brief. Above all, applicants should keep in mind that each stage of the appeals (and pre-appeal) process is unique and may provide a ticket to allowance even well before a case comes within the Board's reach.