What are the requirements for requesting access to Office records related to a contested case?

According to MPEP 2307.02, any request for access to or copies of Office records directly related to a contested case must adhere to the following requirements:

• The request must be filed with the Board.
• It must precisely identify the records being requested.
• For copies, the appropriate fee set under 37 CFR 1.19(b) must be included.

As stated in the MPEP: “Any request from a party for access to or copies of Office records directly related to a contested case must be filed with the Board. The request must precisely identify the records and in the case of copies include the appropriate fee set under § 1.19(b) of this title.”

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• Office records
• contested case
• access request
• patent files