How can a nonprovisional application be filed by reference to a previously filed application?
As of December 18, 2013, a nonprovisional application can be filed by referencing a previously filed application, which replaces the need to submit a new specification and drawings. The MPEP states: As provided in 35 U.S.C. 111(c), a nonprovisional application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) on or after December 18, 2013 may be filed by…
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Yes, a nonprovisional application can be filed by reference to a previously filed application under certain conditions: The application must be filed on or after December 18, 2013 A reference to the previously filed application must be made in an application data sheet The reference must indicate that the specification and any drawings of the…
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