7.7—Appeals.
(a)
Any employee who is aggrieved by a determination made by the head of his bureau
or office under this part may obtain a review of the determination by filing an appeal
with the General Counsel within 30 days after receiving the notice of the
determination complained of.
(b)
Any employee who is aggrieved by a determination made by the General Counsel
under this part may obtain a review of the determination by filing a written appeal
with the Commissioner of Patents within 30 days after receiving notice of the
determination complained of, or within such longer period as the Commissioner may
provide. The appeal to the Commissioner shall be processed in accordance with the
provisions in the regulations of the Patent Office for an appeal from an agency
determination.