What is the deadline for submitting a benefit claim in a patent application?
The deadline for submitting a benefit claim depends on the type of application: For utility or plant applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a): The later of 4 months from the actual filing date or 16 months from the filing date of the prior application. For national stage applications under 35 U.S.C. 371: The later of…
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Yes, you can add a benefit claim after filing your patent application, but there are specific requirements and potential consequences: If added within the time period set by 37 CFR 1.78, you can submit a corrected Application Data Sheet (ADS) for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, or an amendment to the specification…
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