What should I do if I witness an ex parte communication in a patent interference?
If you witness or become aware of an ex parte communication in a patent interference, you should promptly report it to the Board. The MPEP 2307.01 states: “Once an interference is declared, any attempt by a party to communicate with the Board through the examiner or to have the examiner act in an involved patent…
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Once an interference is declared, you should not communicate with the examiner about your application without prior authorization from the Board. The MPEP 2307.01 clearly states: “Once an interference is declared, any attempt by a party to communicate with the Board through the examiner or to have the examiner act in an involved patent or…
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