What authority does the Chief Administrative Patent Judge have regarding petitions and matters at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board?
The Chief Administrative Patent Judge has extensive authority over various petitions and matters at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). According to MPEP 1002.02(f), this authority includes: Re-delegating authority to other judges Ordering the dismissal of certain interferences Designating PTAB members for various proceedings Handling requests related to superintending PTAB functions The MPEP states:…
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