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USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2300 - Interference and Derivation Proceedings › MPEP § 2304

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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.

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