What is the difference in assignment between division/continuation and substitute/CIP applications?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 7 Rules5 Related FAQs 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. The key difference in assignment between division/continuation applications and substitute/continuation-in-part…

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How were changes in inventorship handled in continuation or divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs 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. Changes in inventorship for continuation or divisional applications filed under…

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What were the requirements for continuation or divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) with changes in inventorship?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs 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. For continuation or divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d)…

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What steps were taken if an inventor’s signature was missing from a continuation or divisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs 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. If an inventor’s signature was missing from a continuation or divisional…

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How were applications with pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 status handled in continuation or divisional filings?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs 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. Applications with pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 status were given special consideration…

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What are the requirements for submitting an IDS in a continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs 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. For continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b),…

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