When might someone need to petition to suspend the rules in patent practice?
Petitions to suspend the rules in patent practice are decided by the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) as outlined in MPEP 1002.02(m). These petitions are governed by 37 CFR 11.3. Someone might need to petition to suspend the rules in the following situations: Extraordinary circumstances that prevent compliance with a specific…
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