What types of time extension petitions are decided by the USPTO General Counsel?
The USPTO General Counsel decides on specific types of time extension petitions related to appeals and civil actions. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(1): “Petitions (under 37 CFR 90.3(c) or 37 CFR 2.145(e)) seeking to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or for commencing…
Read MoreWhat is the process for seeking an extension of time to file a notice of appeal to the Federal Circuit?
The process for seeking an extension of time to file a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is handled by the USPTO General Counsel. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(1): “Petitions (under 37 CFR 90.3(c) or 37 CFR 2.145(e)) seeking to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal…
Read MoreHow can a practitioner appeal a decision of the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline?
Practitioners can appeal decisions of the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) through a process overseen by the General Counsel. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(1), the General Counsel decides on: “Appeals under 37 CFR 11.55 of initial decisions of hearing officers and requests for reconsideration under 37 CFR 11.56(c) in proceedings under 35 U.S.C. 32…
Read MoreWhat is the process for appealing a decision of the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline?
Appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) follow a specific process. According to MPEP 1002.02(k)(1): For enrollment or recognition matters: “Petitions under 37 CFR 11.2(d) from a final decision of the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline, regarding enrollment or recognition” are decided by the…
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