Top Ten Reasons Why Motions Are Rejected

1. CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST

   The motion does not include a certificate of interest.
   (Fed. Cir. R. 27(a) and 47.4))

2. NO ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OR DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY

   The person signing the motion has not entered an appearance or, there is no declaration of authority. (Fed. Cir. R. 47.3(d) and 27(a)(6))

3. OFFICIAL CAPTION OR ABBREVIATED CAPTION

   The official caption or abbreviated caption is incorrect.
   (Fed. Cir. R. 27(a)(2))

4. NOT ENOUGH COPIES

   Not enough copies are provided with the motion, response, or reply.
   (Fed. Cir. R. 27(j) and Fed. R. App. P. 27(d)(3))

5. NO PROOF OF SERVICE

   A proof of service does not accompany the motion.
   (Fed. R. App. P. 25 (d))

6. NO GROUNDS STATED FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME

   The motion does not state grounds for an enlargement of time.
   (Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(2)(A) and Fed. Cir. R. 27(a)(4))

7. NO STATEMENT OF CONSENT

   The motion does not contain a statement of consent.
   (Fed. Cir. R. 26(b)(3) and 27(a)(5))

8. NO COPY OF THE DECISION OR ORDER

   No copy of the decision or order is attached to the motion.
   (Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(2)(B)(iii))

9. NO REQUEST IN TITLE OF RESPONSE FOR FURTHER RELIEF

   The title of the response does not reflect a request for further relief.
   (Fed. R. App. P. 27(a)(3)(B))

10. NO REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT OR DECLARATION

    The movant does not include a required affidavit or declaration.
    (Fed. R. App. P. 26(b)(5) and 26(b)(1)(B))