Chapter 2300

Question 1

2301

Answer 1

Interference Proceedings

Question 2

2301.01

Answer 2

Statutory Basis

Question 3

2301.02

Answer 3

Definitions

Question 4

2301.03

Answer 4

Interfering Subject Matter

Question 5

2301.04

Answer 5

Applicability of 35 U.S.C. 102(g) to Applications filed on or after March 16, 2013

Question 6

2302

Answer 6

Consult an Interference Practice Specialist

Question 7

2303

Answer 7

Completion of Examination

Question 8

2303.01

Answer 8

Issuance and Suspension

Question 9

2303.02

Answer 9

Other Outstanding Issues with Patents

Question 10

2304

Answer 10

Suggesting an Interference

Question 11

2304.01(a)

Answer 11

Interference Search

Question 12

2304.01(b)

Answer 12

Obtaining Control Over Involved Files

Question 13

2304.01(c)

Answer 13

Translation of Foreign Benefit Application

Question 14

2304.01(d)

Answer 14

Sorting Claims

Question 15

2304.02

Answer 15

Applicant Suggestion

Question 16

2304.02(a)

Answer 16

Identifying the Other Application or Patent

Question 17

2304.02(b)

Answer 17

Counts and Corresponding Claims

Question 18

2304.02(c)

Answer 18

Explaining Priority

Question 19

2304.02(d)

Answer 19

Adequate Written Description

Question 20

2304.03

Answer 20

Patentee Suggestion

Question 21

2304.04

Answer 21

Examiner Suggestion

Question 22

2304.04(a)

Answer 22

Interfering Claim Already in Application

Question 23

2304.04(b)

Answer 23

Requiring a Claim

Question 24

2304.04(c)

Answer 24

Rejections Based on Disclaimer

Question 25

2304.05

Answer 25

Common Ownership

Question 26

2305

Answer 26

Requiring a Priority Showing

Question 27

2306

Answer 27

Secrecy Order Cases

Question 28

2307

Answer 28

Action During an Interference

Question 29

2307.01

Answer 29

Ex Parte Communications

Question 30

2307.02

Answer 30

Access to Related Files

Question 31

2307.03

Answer 31

Suspension of Related Examinations

Question 32

2307.04

Answer 32

Additional Parties to Interference

Question 33

2307.05

Answer 33

Board Action on Related Files

Question 34

2307.06

Answer 34

Action at the Board

Question 35

2308

Answer 35

Action After an Interference

Question 36

2308.01

Answer 36

Final Disposal of Claims

Question 37

2308.02

Answer 37

Added or Amended Claims

Question 38

2308.03

Answer 38

Estoppel Within the Office

Question 39

2308.03(a)

Answer 39

Losing Party

Question 40

2308.03(b)

Answer 40

No Interference-in-Fact

Question 41

2308.03(c)

Answer 41

No Second Interference

Question 42

2308.04

Answer 42

Office Procedure Following Decision by the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Question 43

2309

Answer 43

National Aeronautics and Space Administration or Department of Energy

Question 44

2310

Answer 44

Derivation Proceedings

Question 45

2310.01

Answer 45

Statutory Basis

Question 46

2310.02

Answer 46

Definitions

Question 47

2311

Answer 47

Consult a Technology Center Practice Specialist

Question 48

2312

Answer 48

Board May Assume Jurisdiction

Question 49

2313

Answer 49

Action Once a Derivation Proceeding is Instituted

Question 50

2314

Answer 50

Action at the Board

Question 51

2315

Answer 51

Action After a Derivation Proceeding is Decided