In an extraordinary situation, when justice requires, any requirement of the regulations in this part which is not a requirement of the statutes may be suspended or waived by the Director or the Director's designee, sua sponte, or on petition of the interested party, subject to such other requirements as may be imposed. Any petition under this section must be accompanied by the petition fee set forth in Sec. 1.17(f). [69 FR 56544, Sept. 21, 2004] Sec. 1.184 [Reserved]
Appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Authority: Secs. 1.191 to 1.198 also issued under 35 U.S.C. 134.