How should a reference to a prior application be formatted in the specification?
The formatting of a reference to a prior application in the specification is crucial for proper processing. According to MPEP 211.02: The reference to the prior application must include the following terms: ‘This application is a continuation (or division, or continuation-in-part, as appropriate) of Application No. _____, filed _____.’ Additionally, the MPEP provides guidance on…
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The assignment process for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application is similar to that of continuations and divisions in certain circumstances: When the later application includes only subject matter from the provisional application, the assignment treatment is the same as for continuations and divisions filed under 35 U.S.C. 120. In these cases, an assignment…
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