What information should be included in a CPA request?

When filing a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) request, certain key information must be included. Based on MPEP ¶ 2.35, the following details are essential: The filing date of the CPA request The application number of the prior application The MPEP states: “Receipt is acknowledged of the ‘conditional’ request for a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) filed…

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What are the requirements for claiming the benefit of a prior-filed provisional application?

To claim the benefit of a prior-filed provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), the following requirements must be met: The nonprovisional application must be filed within 12 months of the provisional application’s filing date (unless the benefit has been restored) The provisional application must have at least one common inventor with the nonprovisional application The…

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Can a patent application be filed without an oath or declaration?

Yes, a patent application can be filed without an oath or declaration initially. According to MPEP 602: ‘An oath or declaration is not required for a provisional application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(b) and 37 CFR 1.53(c). Oaths or declarations are required for design applications, plant applications, reissue applications, and nonprovisional utility patent applications filed…

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