Can a third party conduct an interview or take action in a patent application?
Generally, third parties are not permitted to conduct interviews or take actions in patent applications. The MPEP clearly states: The use of the provisions of 37 CFR 1.34 by a third party or its representative to conduct an interview, or take other action not specifically permitted by the rules of practice in an application for…
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No, a third party or its representative cannot use the provisions of 37 CFR 1.34 to conduct an interview or take other actions not specifically permitted by the rules of practice. MPEP 405 states: The use of the provisions of 37 CFR 1.34 by a third party or its representative to conduct an interview, or…
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