Interference Proceeding

Interference Proceeding in United States

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A hearing instituted by the Patent Office to determine, from evidence, the prior inventor entitled to the patent (in U.S. law) when two or more applicants claim the same invention. The priority question is determined by a board of three interference examiners on the evidence submitted. From the decision of the Board of Patent Interferences, the losing party may appeal to the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals or file a civil action against the winning party in the appropriate United States district court.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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