How are petitions related to applications under secrecy orders handled?
Petitions related to applications under secrecy orders are handled by the Director of the Technology Center who Oversees Licensing and Review. This includes various aspects of secrecy orders and related matters. According to MPEP 1002.02(c)(1): “Petitions relating to any application under a secrecy order pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 181, including petitions to expunge subject matter…
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Petitions relating to Department of Energy (DOE) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) property rights statements in patent applications are handled by the Director of the Technology Center who Oversees Licensing and Review. As stated in MPEP 1002.02(c)(1): “Petitions relating to DOE property rights statements under 42 U.S.C. 2182, MPEP § 150.” “Petitions relating…
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