What is the process for submitting a benefit claim under 35 U.S.C. 120 to overcome a pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b) rejection?

To submit a benefit claim under 35 U.S.C. 120 to overcome a pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b) rejection, you must: File a corrected application data sheet (ADS) or amend the specification, depending on the application filing date: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: File a corrected ADS under 37 CFR 1.76 with a…

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What are the key differences in filing benefit claims for applications before and after September 16, 2012?

The process for filing benefit claims differs for applications filed before and after September 16, 2012. Key differences include: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: File a corrected application data sheet (ADS) under 37 CFR 1.76 The ADS must contain a specific reference to a prior application Must satisfy enablement and written…

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