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• A written communication submitted to a higher authority reviewing an adverse patentability decision (rejection of a claim) by an Examiner. In the U.S., an appeal brief must set forth arguments and cite authorities (e.g., statutes and case law) in support of the patentability of the claim or claims under appeal. MPEP 1206.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Appeal Brief. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/appeal-brief.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Appeal Brief. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/appeal-brief (accessed: June 10, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Appeal Brief." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 10 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/appeal-brief.

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