Other FieldsAgency Scheme: DOENLGOI0011 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer Name of Hearing Office (global name): Department of Energy: Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Technology TransferSub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: Office of the General CounselHearing Officer #1 (Title): Deputy General CounselAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: No Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: DOE uses the patent system to promote the use of inventions arising from DOE-supported research and development. To that end, any grants or denials of a license application, will be made pursuant to the best interests of the U.S. and the general public. Therefore, among other things, DOE may grant additional non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially exclusive licenses. The Deputy General Counsel has jurisdiction to decide the following types of cases involving: (1) a person whose application for a license has been denied or (2) who can demonstrate that he or she may be harmed by the agency's action, (3) a licensee whose license has been modified or terminated in whole or in part, or (4) a contractor who appeals an agency decision to grant a copyright license to a third party. The Deputy General Counsel's decision is the agency's final action. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 10 CFR 781.65 PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: NoDoes the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: NoAre ex parte contacts prohibited?: NoAre parties provided notice of hearing?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: Written (Document-Only) HearingIn-PersonHow is the type of hearing selected: By AgencyBy Private PartyHow many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: One PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: Adjudication OfficerWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: NoAre final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: No ADJUDICATORSTotal # of Hearing Officers: 1Information About Officer: Adjudication Officer TitleAre persons in this position subject to performance evaluation?Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers?If "No", briefly describe other duties:Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? Deputy General CounselNoNoThe Deputy General Counsel has other duties commensurate with the position.No ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: YesRegulations/rules of practice governing ADR process (please include CFR citations): 10 CFR 781.65(g) ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Not verified
