What information should be included in the Application Data Sheet (ADS) for applications filed before September 16, 2012?
For applications filed before September 16, 2012, the Application Data Sheet (ADS) should include the following information:
- Applicant information
- Correspondence address
- Application information
- Representative information
- Domestic priority information
- Foreign priority information
- Assignee information
As stated in MPEP 601.05(b): The ADS must include all of the section headings listed in 37 CFR 1.76(b), even if no information is being provided for some of the sections.
This ensures consistency and completeness in the application filing process.
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