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Robert W. Bahr
Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy
The Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy establishes patent examination and documentation policy standards for the Commissioner for Patents. The Office also develops new rules, practices, and procedures; reviews and revises the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure; and trains examiners on legal issues. The Office has been delegated authority by the Under Secretary and Director to decide patent related petitions.
The Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy is Robert Bahr.
The Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy is made up of three divisions:
Office of Petitions
The Office of Petitions reviews and decides petitions, requests, and related inquiries, regarding the filing of patent applications, revival of abandoned applications,...
Office of Patent Legal Administration
The Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) drafts regulations and develops practices for the examination of patent applications, as well as assists in the implementation of these new regulations and practices.
Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) Staff
The MPEP Staff provide assistance in developing and formulating new guidelines, examining practices and procedures as well as revising existing guidelines, practices and...