How does assignment work for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application?

For applications claiming the benefit of a provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), the assignment process depends on the content of the later application: If the later application includes only subject matter from the provisional application, an assignment recorded against the provisional application will be effective for the later application. If the later application includes…

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How does assignment for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application compare to continuations and divisions?

The assignment process for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application is similar to that of continuations and divisions in certain circumstances: When the later application includes only subject matter from the provisional application, the assignment treatment is the same as for continuations and divisions filed under 35 U.S.C. 120. In these cases, an assignment…

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