1606.14(d)    Appeal to Federal Court

The registrant may appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or commence a civil action for review of the decision on petition.  15 U.S.C. §§1071(a)(1)  and (b)(1); 37 C.F.R. §2.145(a), (c).

The deadline for filing an appeal or commencing a civil action is two months from the issuance date of the decision on petition.  15 U.S.C. §1071(a)(2), (b)(1); 37 C.F.R. §2.145(d)(1).  Under 37 C.F.R. §2.145(d)(2), one day is added to any two-month period that includes February 28.

Under 37 C.F.R. §2.186(c), a decision on petition is necessary before the registrant can file an appeal or commence a civil action in any court.