How are continuation-in-part (CIP) applications handled after the deletion of 37 CFR 1.62?

The treatment of continuation-in-part (CIP) applications changed significantly after the deletion of 37 CFR 1.62. According to the MPEP: “A request filed on or after December 1, 1997, under former 37 CFR 1.62 for a continuation-in-part (CIP) application, or for a continuation or divisional of an application having a filing date before June 8, 1995, will be treated as an improper application.” This means that CIP applications can no longer be filed under the former File Wrapper Continuing Procedure and must be filed as new applications.

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