Model Patent Prosecution Templates
AIPLA's Patent Law Committee maintains a collection of sample documents related to day-to-day patent prosecution. These documents are exemplary and may not be ideal for every situation. Use them at your own risk.*
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Model Response Shells:
Each of these documents contains a comprehensive shell document that can be used to formulate a response to 35 U.S.C. 112, 102, 103, or 101 rejections made by a patent examiner during prosecution.
Model Appeal Brief: (Doc) (PDF)
This document contains the overall structure of appeal brief with a section for drafting responses to point out error in rejections made in 35 U.S.C. 112, 102, 103, 101, and obviousness-type double patenting rejections. The model appeal brief includes summaries of the relevant portions of the PTAB’s designated informative and precedential decisions applicable to ex parte appeals along with associated Federal Circuit case law.
Model Reply Brief: (Doc) (PDF)
This document contains the overall structure of a reply brief along with relevant case law summaries to use for handling new grounds of rejection in an Examiner’s Answer.
*Nothing included in these sample documents or elsewhere on this site should be considered legal advise on the part of AIPLA or any of its members.
Registration
May 13–15, AIPLA brings together IP professionals for 2½ days of timely discussions, expert insights, and meaningful networking at the Fairmont San Francisco. Explore trending topics in intellectual property law, engage with thought leaders, and connect with your peers in one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs.
Registration opens January 30!
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Schedule at a Glance
*All times listed are PT
*Please also join us for a special 1.5 day pre-meeting event - Advanced Biotech/Chem Practice Summit (May 11-12). Separate registration required. Stay tuned for more info coming soon.*
Board and Leadership Meeting Schedule
May 11 - 2-5 PM - Executive Committee
May 12 - 10 AM - 12 Noon - Board Meeting
May 12 - 1 - 5 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Meeting
May 12 - 6-7:30 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Reception
May 15 - 12:30 - 4:00 PM - Board Meeting
Day One Schedule - May 13, 2026 (subject to change)
6:45 AM - Corporate Practice Breakfast (in-house counsel only) - Sponsored by: Klarquist Sparkman
6:45 AM - 5K Fun Run and Walk - Sponsored by: Finnegan
7:45 AM - AIPLA Committee Meetings
9:00 AM - Opening Plenary
10:15 AM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
12 Noon - Luncheon Reception
12:30 PM - LUNCHEON (tickets required)
2:15 PM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
4:00 PM - PM PLENARY
5:00 PM - AIPLA Committee Meetings and Receptions
6:00 PM - New Members/First-Time Attendees Welcome Reception
7:30 PM - Opening Night Reception (tickets required)
Day Two Schedule, May 14, 2026 (subject to change)
6:45 AM - Women in IP Law Breakfast (separate, free registration required)
7:45 AM - AIPLA Committee Meetings
9:00 AM - AM PLENARY
10:15 AM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
12 Noon - Luncheon Reception
12:30 PM - LUNCHEON (tickets required)
2:15 PM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
4:00 PM - PM PLENARY
5:00 PM - AIPLA Committee Meetings and Receptions
7:00 PM - Diversity in IP Law Committee Reception
8:00 PM - Dinner Celebration (tickets required)
Day Three Schedule, May 15, 2026 (subject to change)
8:00 AM - PRESIDENT'S FORUM - TENTATIVE
9:00 AM - CLOSING PLENARY
12:00 Noon - Sessions Conclude
12:30 - 4:00 PM - AIPLA Board of Director's Meeting
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