¶ 26.09 Brief is Defective and/or is Not Complete
The [1] brief filed [2] by [3] is defective and/or is not complete as to the provisions of 37 CFR 41.67 (a) and (c) (for appellant brief) or 37 CFR 41.68 (a) and (b) (for respondent brief) for the following reasons:
Examiner Note:
1. In bracket 1, fill in either "appellant" or "respondent".
2. In bracket 2, fill in the date the brief was filed.
3. In bracket 3, fill in either "the patent owner" or "the third party requester".
4. This form paragraph should be followed by a statement of all instances of non-compliance and all defects, and an explanation detailed enough for the party to understand how to deal with each non-compliance and defect noted in the letter.
5. One of form paragraphs 26.10 or 26.11 should be used at the end of this action.