(49)            Obtaining Copies of Interference Related Files

   The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences does not provide or 
sell copies of interference files or the application or patent files 
involved in an interference. Orders for copies shall not be filed with the 
Board unless ordered by an Administrative Patent Judge. Individuals 
ordering files should note that interference files do not include the 
involved application or patent files, which must be ordered as separate 
files. Orders for copies must specifically identify the serial number, 
patent number or interference number of all desired files. Because of the
confidentiality provisions of 35 U.S.C.    122 and 37 CFR      1.1 l(e)
and 1.14, all orders for copies of pending applications or interference
files must be accompanied with proof that the requester is authorized to
have access to the files (e.g., copy of the power of attorney, power to
inspect, and interference declaration, as appropriate). Failure to
provide all necessary information with the order will delay obtaining
copies or result in a denial of the order.
   
   Uncertified copies may be purchased from the Dissemination Support
Division (DSD). Inquiries regarding uncertified copies must be directed
to DSD at (703) 305-8716. Orders for uncertified copies may be placed by
FAX, when paying by VISA/MasterCard or PTO Deposit Account, at (703)
305-8759. Orders for uncertified copies may also be mailed to DSD at the
following:
   
                    Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
                                     Box 9
                           Attention: DSD File Copy
                            Washington, D.C. 20231

   Certified copies may be purchased from the Certification Division.
Inquiries regarding certified copies must be directed to the
Certification Division at (703) 308-9726 or toll free at 1-800-972-6382.
Orders for certified copies may be placed by FAX, when paying by
VISA/MasterCard or PTO Deposit Account, at (703) 308-7048. Order for
uncertified copies may also be mailed to the Certification Division at
this address:
   
                    Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
                                    Box 10
                            Washington, D.C. 20231

   Orders for both certified and uncertified copies may be hand
delivered to PTO's Public Service Facility, located at 2183 Jefferson
Davis Highway, in the Crystal Plaza Arcade Shops directly below Crystal
Plazas 3 and 4.
   
                                                       BRUCE H. STONER, JR.
                                          Chief Administrative Patent Judge

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