This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1002.02(k)(2), including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Requests Decided by the Office of General Law
This section addresses Requests Decided by the Office of General Law.
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 1002.02(k)(2) — Requests Decided by the Office of General Law
Source: USPTO1002.02(k)(2) Requests Decided by the Office of General Law [R-07.2015]
1. Requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
2. Administrative appeals of the FOIA Officer’s decision.
3. Certain uncontested decisions involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline.