# 43 C.F.R. § 3871.4 (2026): Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3871.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3870: ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND CONFLICTS / Subpart 3871: Adverse Claims / § 3871.4: § 3871.4   Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed › exception.

## Text

When an adverse claim is filed as aforesaid, the authorized officer will endorse upon the same the precise date of filing and preserve a record of the date of notifications issued thereon; and thereafter all proceedings on the application for patent will be stayed with the exception of the completion of the publication and posting of notices and plat and the filing of the necessary proof thereof, until the controversy shall have been finally adjudicated in court or the adverse claim waiver or withdrawn.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.1 (2026) § 3871.1   Filing of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.2 (2026) § 3871.2   Statement of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.3 (2026) § 3871.3   Action by authorized officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.4 (2026) § 3871.4   Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.5 (2026) § 3871.5   Termination of adverse suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.6 (2026) § 3871.6   Certificate required when no suit commenced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_6.md)

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