Appeals shouldn't be a last-ditch move.
RCE fees are rising. Examiner interviews are tightening. Treating appeals as a last resort isn’t just outdated; it’s also expensive.
Hear from an expert panel including Francesca Cruz (Juristat), Clint Mehall (Davidson Kappel), Bryan Walker (3M), and Gene Quinn (IPWatchdog) as they dig into:
- Why appeals are still seen as a last resort
- The real cost-benefit tradeoffs of continuing prosecution vs. appealing
- Red flags that it’s time to appeal
- How to use data on reversal rates, examiner behavior, and timing to choose the most efficient path from day one
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