Manual of Patent Examining Procedure - MPEP

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2300 Interference Proceedings

2308.01 Final Disposal of Claims

Judgment against a claim in an interference, including any judgment on priority or patentability, finally disposes of the claim. No further action is needed from the examiner on that claim. If no claim remains allowable to the applicant, a notice of abandonment should be issued.

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