How does the USPTO handle unintentionally delayed domestic benefit claims?
The USPTO handles unintentionally delayed domestic benefit claims similarly to foreign priority claims, but with some specific provisions. According to MPEP 214.02: ‘For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, the specific reference to the prior application must be included in an application data sheet (37 CFR 1.76). For applications filed prior to September…
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