What types of requests are decided by the Office of General Law in the USPTO?
The Office of General Law in the USPTO is responsible for deciding three main types of requests: Requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Administrative appeals of the FOIA Officer’s decision Certain uncontested decisions involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline As stated in MPEP 1002.02(k)(2): “1. Requests filed under the Freedom of…
Read MoreWhat are “uncontested decisions” involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline at the USPTO?
The Office of General Law at the USPTO is responsible for deciding certain uncontested decisions involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED). As stated in MPEP 1002.02(k)(2): “3. Certain uncontested decisions involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline.” Uncontested decisions typically refer to cases where: A practitioner does not dispute the OED’s findings or…
Read MoreWhat is the process for appealing a FOIA Officer’s decision at the USPTO?
If you’re unsatisfied with a FOIA Officer’s decision regarding your Freedom of Information Act request at the USPTO, you can file an administrative appeal. The MPEP 1002.02(k)(2) states that the Office of General Law is responsible for deciding “2. Administrative appeals of the FOIA Officer’s decision.” To appeal a FOIA decision: Submit your appeal in…
Read MoreHow can I file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the USPTO?
To file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the USPTO, you should submit your request to the Office of General Law. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(2), the Office of General Law is responsible for deciding “1. Requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).” To submit a FOIA request: Visit the USPTO’s FOIA…
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