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…
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After an examiner provides a formal statement in response to a USPTO petition, the following steps occur: A copy of the formal statement is mailed to the petitioner by the examiner (unless otherwise directed). The original copy of the examiner’s statement is attached to the application file and petition. The complete package (application file, petition,…
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