What matters are decided by the General Counsel of the USPTO?

The General Counsel of the USPTO is responsible for deciding several important matters, including: Requests for confidentiality waiver under 35 U.S.C. 122 Certain petitions for time extensions related to appeals Petitions regarding enrollment, recognition, and disciplinary matters Appeals and reconsideration requests in practitioner disciplinary proceedings Contested decisions involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline As…

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What is the process for appealing a decision of the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline?

Appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) follow a specific process. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(1): For enrollment or recognition matters: “Petitions under 37 CFR 11.2(d) from a final decision of the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline, regarding enrollment or recognition” are decided by the…

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