What happens if I submit an Application Data Sheet (ADS) after the filing date of my patent application?
If you submit an Application Data Sheet (ADS) after the filing date of your patent application, it is considered a supplemental ADS. According to MPEP 601.05(a):
A supplemental ADS that is filed after the initial filing date of the application is not part of the original application papers, but is the paper that will be used to correct the bibliographic information in the Office’s records.
This means that while the supplemental ADS can be used to update or correct information, it doesn’t become part of the original application. Any changes made through a supplemental ADS may require additional fees or actions, such as a petition under 37 CFR 1.78 for late claims of priority.
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