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2304 Suggesting an Interference [R-4] - 2300 Interference Proceedings
2304 Suggesting an Interference [R-4]
The suggestion for an interference may come from an applicant or from an examiner. Who suggests the interference determines what must be done and shown prior to declaration of an interference. In either circumstance, the examiner must consult with an Interference Practice Specialist (IPS), who may then refer the suggested interference to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.<
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