Can an applicant add or amend claims during an interference proceeding?
Yes, an applicant can file a motion during an interference proceeding to add or amend claims. The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) Section 2308.02 states:
“An applicant may file a motion during the interference to add or amend a claim.”
This allows applicants to adjust their claims in response to developments during the interference proceeding.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2300 - Interference And Derivation Proceedings,
MPEP 2308.02 - Added Or Amended Claims,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure