How does a continuing application claim benefit to a prior-filed international application?

How does a continuing application claim benefit to a prior-filed international application? A continuing application can claim benefit to a prior-filed international application that designates the United States. The MPEP 211.01(b) states: ‘A nonprovisional application may claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 to an international application designating the United States only if the international application…

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Can I correct a timely benefit claim without a petition?

Can I correct a timely benefit claim without a petition? Yes, in certain circumstances, you can correct a timely benefit claim without filing a petition. The MPEP 211.02(a) provides guidance on this: If an applicant includes a benefit claim in a timely filed application data sheet (ADS), but the benefit claim contains a typographical error…

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