What are the signature requirements for a CPA request?

The signature requirements for a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) request are specific and important to ensure proper filing. According to MPEP 201.06(d): The request for a CPA must be signed by a person authorized to prosecute the prior application. This includes: A registered patent practitioner The applicant (inventor or assignee of the entire interest) The…

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How does a CPA affect the prior application’s status?

Filing a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) has specific effects on the status of the prior application: The prior application is abandoned by operation of law upon filing of the CPA. Any appeal in the prior application is dismissed automatically. Any amendment filed with the CPA request is not entered unless it is specifically requested by…

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What is a Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for Design Applications?

A Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for Design Applications is a procedure that allows for the correction of inventorship when filing a CPA. This request is specifically used to remove the name(s) of person(s) who are not inventors of the invention being claimed in the new application. According…

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How does the USPTO acknowledge a Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a CPA?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) formally acknowledges a Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) through an official response. This acknowledgment serves as confirmation that the request has been received and processed. The MPEP ¶ 2.32 provides the standard language used by examiners to acknowledge such requests:…

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What is a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) in the context of design applications?

A Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is a type of patent application that allows applicants to continue prosecution of a prior design application. It’s important to note that CPAs are now only available for design applications, not utility applications. While the MPEP ¶ 2.32 doesn’t provide a direct definition of a CPA, it implies its use…

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