What is a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA)?

A Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is a type of continuation or divisional application that can be filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) for design applications. As stated in the MPEP, A continuation or divisional application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) is called a ‘Continued Prosecution Application’ (CPA). CPAs allow applicants to continue prosecution of a prior design application while retaining the benefit of the earlier filing date.

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• CPA
• Continued Prosecution Application
• Design Patents
• Patent Application