37 CFR § 222.17Chapter II

§ 222.17 Withdrawal of claims; dismissal.

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General.(a) A party may request to withdraw its own claim or counterclaim by filing a written request with the Board seeking withdrawal, and therefore dismissal. Such written request shall consist of a brief statement seeking dismissal and shall follow the procedures set forth in § 220.5(a)(1) of this subchapter.

Withdrawal before a response.(b) If the written request is received before a response to the claim or counterclaim is filed with the Board, the Board shall dismiss the claim or counterclaim without prejudice, unless all parties agree in a written stipulation filed with the Board that the claim or counterclaim shall be dismissed with prejudice.

Withdrawal after a response.final determination(c) If the written request is received after a response to the claim or counterclaim is filed with the Board, the Board shall issue a dismissing the claim or counterclaim with prejudice, unless the Board determines in the interests of justice that such dismissal shall be without prejudice or all parties agree in a written stipulation filed with the Board that the claim or counterclaim shall be dismissed without prejudice.

Effect of dismissal.(d) Dismissal of a claim or counterclaim under this section will not affect any remaining claims or counterclaims in the proceeding.

[87 FR 30077, May 17, 2022; 87 FR 36060, June 15, 2022]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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