How does an Application Data Sheet affect priority claims in pre-AIA applications?
For pre-AIA applications, the Application Data Sheet (ADS) plays a crucial role in establishing priority claims: 1. For domestic priority: MPEP 601.05(b) states, “Providing this information in the application data sheet constitutes the specific reference required by 35 U.S.C. 119(e) or 120.” This means that including domestic priority information in the ADS satisfies the requirement…
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