What happens to an application after termination of an interference?
After the termination of an interference, the application undergoes specific procedures. According to MPEP 2303: “When an interference is terminated, the application returns to ex parte prosecution. The application is returned to the examiner who may need to take further action in the application.” This means that: The application resumes normal ex parte prosecution The…
Read MoreWhen does an interference proceeding officially terminate?
An interference proceeding officially terminates after specific conditions are met. According to MPEP 2307: “The Director has defined termination to occur after a final Board judgment in the interference and the period for seeking judicial review has expired or, if judicial review is sought, after completion of judicial review including any further action by the…
Read MoreWhat is Form Paragraph 23.02 used for in patent examination?
Form Paragraph 23.02 is used by patent examiners to formally resume ex parte prosecution after an interference proceeding has concluded. The MPEP states: Form paragraph 23.02 may be used to resume ex parte prosecution. The form paragraph typically includes: The interference number A statement that the interference has been terminated The outcome of the interference…
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