Question:

What must an appellant file if he or she wishes to reinstate an appeal after prosecution is reopened?

Answer:

If an appellant wishes to reinstate an appeal after prosecution is reopened, appellant must file a new notice of appeal and a complete new appeal brief.

Chapter Details:

The answer to this question can be found in chapter 1200 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Appeal.

The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 07.2015. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the question and answer may be applicable in later Editions or revisions.

Section Summary:

This question and answer comes from section 1204.01 of the MPEP.  The following is a brief summary of section 1204.01.

1204.01   Reinstatement of Appeal

If an appellant wishes to reinstate an appeal after prosecution is reopened, appellant must file a new notice of appeal and a complete new appeal brief.

Any previously paid appeal fees for filing a notice of appeal, filing an appeal brief (if applicable), requesting an oral hearing (if applicable) and forwarding the appeal to the Board (if applicable) will be applied to the new appeal on the same application as long as a final Board decision has not been made on the prior appeal.