How does the inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) relate to the parent application?

The inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is directly related to the parent application. As stated in MPEP 201.06(d):

‘The inventorship in a CPA filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) is the same as in the prior application.’

This means that when you file a CPA, you are essentially continuing the same application with the same inventors. However, it’s important to note that if there are any changes to inventorship required, they must be made through the appropriate procedures, such as filing a request under 37 CFR 1.48. Any such changes should be made promptly to ensure the accuracy of the patent application.

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