Matters Decided by Various U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Officials
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Sections: 1001 – 1005
Brief Summary:
An applicant dissatisfied with a decision made by the PTO may file either a petition to the Commissioner or an appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
The three rules presented in this chapter summarize petitionable disputes. These include; petitions to the Commissioner, petitions relating to questions not specifically provided for, and finally, petitions for the suspension of rules.
Key Terms:
| Petitions to the Director | Extension of Time | Suspension of Rules |
37 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations):
| 37 CFR 1.181 | Petition to the Director. |
| 37 CFR 1.182 | Questions not specifically provided for. |