Can I communicate with the examiner about my application once an interference is declared?
Once an interference is declared, you should not communicate with the examiner about your application without prior authorization from the Board. The MPEP 2307.01 clearly states:
“Once an interference is declared, any attempt by a party to communicate with the Board through the examiner or to have the examiner act in an involved patent or application without Board authorization should be promptly reported to the Board.”
This rule is in place to ensure that all communications and actions related to the involved application or patent are properly managed through the interference proceeding. If you need to communicate about your application or request any action, you should do so through the proper channels established by the Board for the interference proceeding.
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