How does a priority showing differ from a priority statement in interference proceedings?
A priority showing under 37 CFR 41.202(d)(1) is distinct from a priority statement under 37 CFR 41.204(a) in interference proceedings. The MPEP clarifies: “A priority showing under 37 CFR 41.202(d)(1), which is presented during examination, is not the same as a priority statement under 37 CFR 41.204(a), which is filed during an interference. A priority…
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