37 C.F.R. § 11.3 Suspension of rules.
Title 37 - Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
In an extraordinary situation, when justice requires, any requirement of the regulations of this part which is not a requirement of statute may be suspended or waived by the USPTO Director or the designee of the USPTO Director, sua sponte or on petition of any party, including the OED Director or the OED Director's representative, subject to such other requirements as may be imposed.
Title 37: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
PART 11—REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Subpart A—General Provisions
General Information
§ 11.3 Suspension of rules.
