MPEP § 1308.02 — For Interference or Derivation Purposes (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1308.02, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
For Interference or Derivation Purposes
This section addresses For Interference or Derivation Purposes.
Key Rules
Permitted Actions (1)
It may be necessary to withdraw a case from issue for reasons connected with an interference or derivation. For the procedure to be followed, see MPEP Chapter 2300.
Definitions & Scope (1)
It may be necessary to withdraw a case from issue for reasons connected with an interference or derivation. For the procedure to be followed, see MPEP Chapter 2300.
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 1308.02 — For Interference or Derivation Purposes
Source: USPTO1308.02 For Interference or Derivation Purposes [R-07.2015]
It may be necessary to withdraw a case from issue for reasons connected with an interference or derivation. For the procedure to be followed, see MPEP Chapter 2300.