What are the consequences of failing to timely submit a benefit claim under 35 U.S.C. 120 in a design patent application?

Failing to timely submit a benefit claim under 35 U.S.C. 120 in a design patent application can have significant consequences: The application may lose the benefit of the earlier filing date. It may be considered a waiver of any benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120, 121, 365(c), or 386(c). The loss of the earlier filing date…

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