What are the main types of patent applications mentioned in MPEP 201?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

The MPEP 201 outlines several main types of patent applications:

• Nonprovisional applications for patent
• Provisional applications for patent
• International applications
• Design applications
• Plant applications
• Reissue applications
• Divisional applications
• Continuation applications
• Continuation-in-part applications

Each type serves a specific purpose in the patent application process and has its own requirements and procedures.

For more information on divisional, visit: divisional.

For more information on patent applications, visit: patent applications.

For more information on reissue, visit: reissue.