Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 37  /  Part 42  /  Sec. 42.23 Oppositions and replies.

(a) Oppositions and replies must comply with the content requirements for motions and, if the paper to which the opposition or reply is responding contains a statement of material fact, must include a listing of facts that are admitted, denied, or cannot be admitted or denied.Any material fact not specifically denied may be considered admitted.

(b) All arguments for the relief requested in a motion must be made in the motion. A reply may only respond to arguments raised in the corresponding opposition or patent owner response. [77 FR 48669, Aug. 14, 2012, as amended at 80 FR 28565, May 19, 2015]