# MPEP § 2304: Suggesting an Interference

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304

## Section

- **Citation:** MPEP § 2304
- **Heading:** Suggesting an Interference
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** USPTO MPEP / Chapter 2300 - Interference and Derivation Proceedings / MPEP § 2304

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [MPEP § 2301 Interference Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2301.md)
- [MPEP § 2301.01 Statutory Basis](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2301.01.md)
- [MPEP § 2301.02 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2301.02.md)
- [MPEP § 2301.03 Interfering Subject Matter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2301.03.md)
- [MPEP § 2301.04 Applicability of 35 U.S.C. 102(g) to Applications filed on or after March 16, 2013](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2301.04.md)
- [MPEP § 2302 Consult an Interference Practice Specialist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2302.md)
- [MPEP § 2303 Completion of Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2303.md)
- [MPEP § 2303.01 Issuance and Suspension](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2303.01.md)
- [MPEP § 2303.02 Other Outstanding Issues with Patents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2303.02.md)
- [MPEP § 2304 Suggesting an Interference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304.md)
- [MPEP § 2304.01(a) Interference Search](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304.01(a).md)
- [MPEP § 2304.01(b) Obtaining Control Over Involved Files](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304.01(b).md)
- [MPEP § 2304.01(c) Translation of Foreign Benefit Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304.01(c).md)
- [MPEP § 2304.01(d) Sorting Claims](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/MPEP_S2304.01(d).md)

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