“Patentably indistinct claims” in the context of interfering applications refer to claims from different applications that are substantially similar or overlapping in scope. According to MPEP 2304.01(d): “Interfering claims of applications with either the same assignee or the same inventive entity are ‘patentably indistinct claims’ within the meaning of 37 CFR 1.78(f).” These claims are…

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