How does the effective filing date differ for claims in a continuation-in-part application?

The effective filing date for claims in a continuation-in-part (CIP) application can vary depending on the content of the claims. According to MPEP 201.08: The effective filing date of a claimed invention in a continuation-in-part application is determined on a claim-by-claim basis and is dependent upon the sufficiency of the disclosure in the earlier application(s)…

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