What types of petitions are decided by the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline?

The Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline decides on several types of petitions related to patent practitioner enrollment and disciplinary matters. According to MPEP 1002.02(m), these include:

• Petitions regarding enrollment or recognition under 37 CFR 11.2(c)
• Requests for limited recognition under 37 CFR 11.9
• Petitions for reinstatement under 37 CFR 11.60
• Petitions to suspend the rules under 37 CFR 11.3
• Petition to withdraw a Rule to Show Cause under 37 CFR 11.11(b)

To learn more:

• OED
• Office of Enrollment and Discipline
• Patent Practitioner
• USPTO Petitions