MPEP § 2304 — Suggesting an Interference

Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024 · last revised R-08.2017

The suggestion for an interference may come from an applicant or from an examiner. Who suggests the interference determines what must be done and shown prior to declaration of an interference. In either circumstance, the examiner must consult with an Interference Practice Specialist (IPS), who may then refer the suggested interference to the Board.