M.P.E.P. Section 2309.05, Consultation With Administrative Patent Judge

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2309.05 Consultation With Administrative Patent Judge

The examiner should consult with one of the administrative patent judges in any case of doubt or where the practice appears to be obscure or confused. In view of their specialized experience they may be able to suggest a course of action which will avoid considerable difficulty in the future treatment of the application.

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