Appeals shouldn't be a last-ditch move.

The Costly Myth of the ‘Appeal as Last Resort’
RCE fees are rising. Examiner interviews are tightening. Treating appeals as a last resort isn’t just outdated; it’s also expensive.

Hear from an expert panel including Francesca Cruz (Juristat), Clint Mehall (Davidson Kappel), Bryan Walker (3M), and Gene Quinn (IPWatchdog) as they dig into:

• Why appeals are still seen as a last resort
• The real cost-benefit tradeoffs of continuing prosecution vs. appealing
• Red flags that it’s time to appeal
• How to use data on reversal rates, examiner behavior, and timing to choose the most efficient path from day one