# TMEP § 1705: Petition Procedure

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705

## Section

- **Citation:** TMEP § 1705
- **Heading:** Petition Procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** USPTO TMEP / Chapter 1700 - Petitions, Requests for Reinstatement, and Other Matters Submitted to Director / TMEP § 1705

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [TMEP § 1701 Statutory Authority of Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1701.md)
- [TMEP § 1702 Petitions to the Director Under 37 C.F.R. §2.146 - In General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1702.md)
- [TMEP § 1703 Specific Types of Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1703.md)
- [TMEP § 1704 Petitionable Subject Matter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1704.md)
- [TMEP § 1705 Petition Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.01 Standing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.01.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.02 Petition Fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.02.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.03 Evidence and Proof of Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.03.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.04 Timeliness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.04.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.05 Due Diligence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.05.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.06 Stay or Suspension of Pending Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.06.md)
- [TMEP § 1705.07(a) Requirement for Representation of Non-U.S.-domiciled Petitioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.07(a).md)
- [TMEP § 1705.07(b) Signature of Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.07(b).md)
- [TMEP § 1705.08 Request for Reconsideration of Denial of Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/TMEP_S1705.08.md)

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