37 CFR 42.23 : Oppositions and replies.

(a) Oppositions and replies must comply with the content requirements for and, if the paper to which the opposition or reply is responding contains a statement of material fact, must include a listing of facts that are admitted, denied, or cannot be admitted or denied. Any material fact not specifically denied may be considered admitted.

(b) All arguments for the relief requested in a must be made in the . A reply may only respond to arguments raised in the corresponding opposition, patent owner preliminary response, or patent owner response.