37 CFR § 41.54 - Action following decision.

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title: "37 CFR § 41.54 - Action following decision."
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# 41.54 Action following decision.

After decision by the Board, jurisdiction over an application or patent under *ex parte* reexamination proceeding passes to the examiner, subject to appellant's right of appeal or other review, for such further action by appellant or by the examiner, as the condition of the application or patent under *ex parte* reexamination proceeding may require, to carry into effect the decision.

[76 FR 72299, Nov. 22, 2011]