PRACTITIONERS BEFORE THE PATENT OFFICE
A person refused recognition to practice or suspended or excluded from practice before the
Patent Office may file a petition in this Court against the Commissioner of Patents for review of
such action within 30 days after the date of the order recording the Commissioner's action. The
Commissioner shall answer the petition within 21 days after receiving service of the summons.
Within 14 days after filing of the answer, the petitioner shall file a certified copy of the record
and proceedings before the Patent Office, which shall constitute the sole basis for the Court's
review.