What procedures should be followed when withdrawing a patent from issue under MPEP 1308.02?

MPEP 1308.02 does not provide detailed procedures for withdrawing a patent application from issue due to interference or derivation reasons. Instead, it directs readers to another section of the MPEP for this information: “For the procedure to be followed, see MPEP Chapter 2300.” This means that the specific steps and requirements for withdrawing a patent…

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