What options does a patentee have regarding interference proceedings?
While a patentee cannot directly suggest an interference, they have two main options regarding interference proceedings: File a reissue application: By filing a reissue application, a patentee can become an applicant, which would then allow them to suggest an interference. Alert the examiner: As stated in MPEP 2304.03, “A patentee may, however, to the limited…
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