How does a CPA differ from other types of continuing applications?

A Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) differs from other types of continuing applications in several ways: CPAs are only available for design applications, not utility applications. Filing a CPA automatically establishes the necessary reference to the prior application under 35 U.S.C. 120, without needing to amend the specification. CPAs are processed differently from other continuing applications,…

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How does the inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) relate to the parent application?

The inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is directly related to the parent application. As stated in MPEP 201.06(d): ‘The inventorship in a CPA filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) is the same as in the prior application.’ This means that when you file a CPA, you are essentially continuing the same application with the…

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Can a CPA be filed as a continuation-in-part application?

Can a CPA be filed as a continuation-in-part application? No, a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) cannot be filed as a continuation-in-part application. According to MPEP 201.06(d): ‘A continuation or divisional application (but not a continuation-in-part) may be filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) if the prior application is a design application that is complete as defined…

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