How is inventorship determined in continuing applications filed on or after September 16, 2012?

For continuing applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, inventorship is determined as follows: If an application data sheet (ADS) is filed before or concurrently with the copy of the inventor’s oath or declaration from the earlier-filed application, the inventorship is specified in the ADS. If no ADS is filed before or concurrently with…

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How does inventorship affect continuation applications?

Inventorship is a crucial aspect of continuation applications. According to MPEP 201.07: The inventorship in the continuation application must include at least one inventor named in the prior-filed application… This requirement ensures a clear line of continuity between the parent application and the continuation application. Key points to consider: At least one inventor from the…

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How does inventorship in a continuing application work?

Inventorship in a continuing application depends on the type of continuing application and when it was filed. Key points: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, the inventorship is initially the inventor(s) named in the application data sheet For earlier applications, the inventorship carries over from the parent application In a continuation or…

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How has the requirement for specific reference to prior applications changed?

The requirement for specific reference to prior applications has undergone changes due to recent legislation: For applications filed before September 16, 2012: The specific reference to the prior application must be in the first sentence(s) of the specification or in an application data sheet. For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: The specific…

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What is the process for examining foreign priority claims in patent applications?

When a claim to priority and certified copy of a foreign application are received during the pendency of a patent application, the examiner generally follows these steps: Checks for obvious formal defects in the documents Verifies that the documents correspond to the application identified in the application data sheet For original applications filed under 35…

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