Why does MPEP 710.04(a) refer to MPEP Chapter 2300?

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MPEP 710.04(a) concludes with a reference to MPEP Chapter 2300, stating: See also MPEP Chapter 2300. This reference is significant because:

• MPEP Chapter 2300 deals with Interference Proceedings
• Copying claims from a patent is often done in the context of interference proceedings
• It provides additional guidance on handling situations where claims are copied for interference purposes

This cross-reference suggests that examiners and applicants should consider the broader context of interference proceedings when dealing with copied claims, as outlined in Chapter 2300.