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USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1700 - Petitions, Requests for Reinstatement, and Other Matters Submitted to Director › TMEP § 1705

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A petition should include a verified statement of the relevant

facts, the points to be reviewed, the requested action or relief, and the fee required by

37 C.F.R.

§2.6

37 C.F.R. §2.146(c)

. The petition should be accompanied

by a supporting brief and any evidence to be considered.

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