How does the September 16, 2012 date affect assignment for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application?
The September 16, 2012 date is significant for assignment procedures in applications claiming the benefit of a provisional application. For applications filed on or after this date, the assignment rules are more flexible: If the application includes new subject matter not in the provisional application, new assignment papers are not required if the assignee is…
Read MoreWhat happens if I submit an Application Data Sheet (ADS) after the filing date of my patent application?
If you submit an Application Data Sheet (ADS) after the filing date of your patent application, it is considered a supplemental ADS. According to MPEP 601.05(a): A supplemental ADS that is filed after the initial filing date of the application is not part of the original application papers, but is the paper that will be…
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