How should court papers be served on the Director of the USPTO in judicial review proceedings?
According to MPEP 1216, service of court papers on the Director of the USPTO in judicial review proceedings must be made on the Office of the Solicitor. This is in accordance with Rule 5(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 25(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Service can be effected…
Read MoreWhat happens if my petition to the USPTO Director is denied?
If your petition to the USPTO Director is denied, you generally have the following options: File a request for reconsideration: You may be able to file a request for reconsideration of the decision, providing additional evidence or arguments. File a new petition: In some cases, you may be able to file a new petition addressing…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for filing a petition to the Director of the USPTO?
The deadline for filing a petition to the Director of the USPTO varies depending on the specific issue and circumstances. According to MPEP 1002, “The specific delegation to decide various petitions to the Director is set forth in MPEP Chapter 1000.” Some petitions have statutory deadlines, while others may have deadlines set by regulation or…
Read MoreHow do I check the status of my petition to the USPTO Director?
To check the status of your petition to the USPTO Director, you have several options: Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system: If your petition is related to a patent application, you can check its status through the PAIR system. Contact the USPTO: You can call the USPTO’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-9199 for general status…
Read MoreWhat is considered a ‘good and sufficient reason’ to revoke a power of attorney by less than all applicants?
What is considered a ‘good and sufficient reason’ to revoke a power of attorney by less than all applicants? The USPTO does not provide a specific definition of what constitutes a ‘good and sufficient reason’ to revoke a power of attorney by less than all applicants. According to MPEP 402.10: A power of attorney may…
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