Chapter 1000 — Matters Decided by Various USPTO OfficialsNinth Edition, Revision 01.2024Contents1001 Statutory Authority of Director of the USPTO1001.01 Modes of Exercising Authority1002 Petitions to the Director of the USPTO1002.01 Procedure1002.02 Delegation of Authority To Decide Petitions1003 Matters Submitted to Technology Center Directors1004 Actions Which Require the Attention of a Primary Examiner1005 Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority