Does the inclusion of prior application information on a patent indicate the claims are entitled to the earlier filing date?
No, the inclusion of prior application information in the patent does not necessarily indicate that the claims are entitled to the benefit of the earlier filing date.
See MPEP 2136.03 and MPEP 2154.01(b) for additional information.
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims,
MPEP 202-Cross-Noting,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure