Cross-Appeals in Patent and Trademark Office Disciplinary Proceedings
other · US Patent and Trademark Office · Published 1995-12-14 · Effective 1996-01-16 · 60 FR 64125
Document
Document number
95-30340
Federal Register citation
60 FR 64125
CFR reference
37 CFR 10
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Patent and Trademark Office
Publication date
1995-12-14
Effective date
1996-01-16
Commerce docket
Docket No. 9511277-5277-01
Abstract
The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is amending a rule of practice in disciplinary cases to provide a time period for filing a cross-appeal to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks after the initial decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This amendment will simplify the appeals practice in disciplinary cases by eliminating the need to file contingent appeals.