# Simplification of Certain Requirements in Patent Interference Practice
> **US Patent and Trademark Office** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2000-09-20 · Effective 2000-10-20 · 65 FR 56792
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-24120
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Patent and Trademark Office
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 56792
- **Publication date:** 2000-09-20
- **Effective date:** 2000-10-20
## Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) amends its rules of practice in patent interferences to simplify certain requirements relating to the declaration of interferences and the presentation of evidence. USPTO is also revising its CFR chapter heading to reflect its new name.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/09/20/00-24120/simplification-of-certain-requirements-in-patent-interference-practice)
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