What is the role of Form PTO-850 in suggesting an interference?

Form PTO-850 plays a crucial role in the process of suggesting an interference to the Board. The MPEP states:

The referral must include a completed Form PTO-850, which either an IPS or a Director of the examiner’s TC must sign.

This form serves as an official document for referring a suggested interference to the Board. It requires the signature of either an Interference Practice Specialist (IPS) or a Technology Center (TC) Director, ensuring that the suggestion has been reviewed and approved by a senior official with expertise in interference matters before it is sent to the Board for consideration.

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Topics: MPEP 2300 - Interference And Derivation Proceedings, MPEP 2302 - Consult An Interference Practice Specialist, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Form Pto-850, Interference Suggestion, patent examination, USPTO Forms