Chapter 2300 Flashcards
1
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Title of Chapter
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Interferences
2
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basics
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- 35 USC 135
- patent app claims same invention as patent/app, priority contest (interference) proceeds
- same invention = indistinct inventions
- INTERFERENCES ONLY DETERMINE PRIORITY
3
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IPS
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interference practice specialist
4
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one party in condition for allowance
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1st app granted NOA when conditions met
interference may be appropriate (app v patent)
5
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both parties in condition for allowance
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- w/in 6 months - earlier filed available as reference –> allowed and issued
- not w/in 6 months - no interference, earliest effective filing date issue
6
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jurisdiction
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- during inter - Board of Patent Appeal & Interferences
- after inter - examiner
7
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37 CFR 1.131
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- if interference not possible at time affidavit submitted, then affidavit should be permitted