What should I do to ensure the correspondence address is correct in a continuing application?
When filing a continuing application using papers from a prior application, it’s important to explicitly specify the desired correspondence address, especially if it was changed during the prosecution of the prior application. 37 CFR 1.33(f) states:
Where application papers from a prior application are used in a continuing application and the correspondence address was changed during the prosecution of the prior application, an application data sheet or separate paper identifying the correspondence address to be used for the continuing application must be submitted. Otherwise, the Office may not recognize the change of correspondence address effected during the prosecution of the prior application.
To ensure the correct correspondence address is used, you should submit either an application data sheet (ADS) or a separate paper clearly identifying the desired correspondence address for the continuing application. This step is crucial to avoid potential communication issues with the USPTO.
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