What is included in a patent application publication?
A patent application publication typically includes: A front page with information similar to that on a patent front page Drawings (if any) The specification (including claims) The publication is generally based on: Patent application papers and drawings filed on the application filing date The executed oath or declaration and/or application data sheet (for applications filed…
Read MoreWhat information appears on the front page of a patent issuing from a continued prosecution application (CPA)?
The front page of a patent issuing from a continued prosecution application (CPA) filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) contains specific information about prior applications. As stated in the MPEP: The front page of a printed patent issuing on a continued prosecution application (CPA) filed under37 CFR 1.53(d)will identify the application number and filing date of…
Read MoreWhat information is included on the front page of a printed patent regarding prior applications?
The front page of a printed patent identifies all prior applications for which benefits are claimed under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), 120, 121, 365(c), or 386(c) in continuation-in-part, continuation, divisional, and reissue applications.
Read MoreWhat information appears on the front page of a patent regarding foreign priority claims?
The front page of a patent includes the following information regarding foreign priority claims: The country of the foreign application The filing date of the foreign application The number of the foreign application This information is included for applications where the bib-data sheet has been properly endorsed. As stated in the MPEP: “The front page…
Read MoreHow are continued prosecution applications (CPAs) handled on the front page of a patent?
For continued prosecution applications (CPAs) filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d), the front page of a printed patent will include: The application number and filing date of the most recent noncontinued prosecution application All prior applications from which benefit was claimed in the most recent noncontinued prosecution application Notably, the filing date of the CPA itself…
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