What are the requirements for submitting an IDS in a continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part application?

For continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b), the requirements for submitting an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) depend on whether the information was previously considered in the parent application. The MPEP provides the following guidance: If the information was considered in the parent application, it need not be resubmitted unless the applicant…

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What are the differences in IDS requirements for U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications?

For U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications, there are specific requirements for submitting Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs). The MPEP states: “When filing a continuing application that claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 to an international application that designated the U.S. (see MPEP § 1895), it will be necessary for the applicant to submit…

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No more FAQs can be generated

All relevant information from MPEP 609.04 – Content and Timing Requirements for an Information Disclosure Statement has been thoroughly covered in the previously generated FAQs. No additional meaningful questions can be formulated without significant repetition or overlap with existing content. To learn more: Information Disclosure Statement IDS Patent Application To learn more: MPEP Patent Examination…

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