What information is included in a CPA acceptance notice?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

According to MPEP ¶ 2.30, a CPA acceptance notice typically includes the following information:

• The filing date of the CPA request
• The application number of the parent application
• Confirmation that the CPA request is acceptable
• Statement that a CPA has been established

The MPEP provides a template for examiners, stating: “The request filed on [1] for a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) under 37 CFR 1.53(d) based on parent Application No. [2] is acceptable and a CPA has been established. An action on the CPA follows.”

For more information on patent application information, visit: patent application information.