Can I use a copy of an oath or declaration from a prior application in a continuing application?

Yes, you can use a copy of an oath or declaration from a prior application in certain continuing applications. According to MPEP 602.05: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: a continuing application, including a continuation-in-part application, may be filed with a copy of an oath or declaration or substitute statement from the…

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What happens if a specification is filed attached to an oath or declaration after the application filing date?

According to MPEP 602.08(c), when a specification is filed attached to an oath or declaration after the initial application filing date, the USPTO follows a specific procedure: Any specification that is filed attached to an oath or declaration on a date later than the application filing date will not be compared with the specification submitted…

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How can I identify a patent application in an oath or declaration filed after the application filing date?

For oaths or declarations filed after the application filing date, MPEP 602.08(c) provides several acceptable methods for identifying the application: Application number (series code and serial number, e.g., 08/123,456) Serial number and filing date International application number International registration number for design applications Attorney docket number on the original specification Title of the invention from…

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