What is the procedure for handling petitions in the USPTO?
The procedure for handling petitions in the USPTO is as follows: Petitions are sent to the official with delegated authority to decide the petition, along with the respective application files. The petition may be referred to the examiner for either a formal statement under 37 CFR 1.181(c) or an informal memorandum. For formal statements, a…
Read MoreWhat does 37 CFR 1.181 say about examiner statements on petitions?
37 CFR 1.181 provides guidance on examiner statements related to petitions. According to MPEP 711.03(d): 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…
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