What procedures should be followed when withdrawing a patent from issue under MPEP 1308.02?
MPEP 1308.02 does not provide detailed procedures for withdrawing a patent application from issue due to interference or derivation reasons. Instead, it directs readers to another section of the MPEP for this information:
“For the procedure to be followed, see MPEP Chapter 2300.”
This means that the specific steps and requirements for withdrawing a patent application from issue in these circumstances are outlined in MPEP Chapter 2300. This chapter covers interference and derivation proceedings in detail, including the procedures for withdrawing applications from issue when necessary for these proceedings.
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