MPEP § 711.03(d) — Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding (Annotated Rules)
§711.03(d) Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 711.03(d), 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.
Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding
This section addresses Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding.
Key Rules
Director Authority and Petitions (MPEP 1000)
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Director Authority and Petitions (MPEP 1000) | 37 CFR § 1.181 |
| Director Authority and Petitions (MPEP 1000) | MPEP § 1002.01 |
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 § 711.03(d) — Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding
Source: USPTO711.03(d) Examiner’s Statement on Petition To Set Aside Examiner’s Holding [R-08.2012]
37 CFR 1.181 states that the examiner “may be directed by the Director to furnish a written statement, within a specific time, setting forth the reasons for his or her decision upon the matters averred in the petition, supplying a copy to the petitioner.” Unless requested, however, such a statement should not be prepared. See MPEP § 1002.01.