What is considered a ‘new’ patent application?

A ‘new’ patent application is a nonprovisional application that has not yet received an action by the examiner. According to MPEP 203.01:

An amendment filed prior to the first Office Action does not alter the status of a ‘new’ application.

It’s important to note that a request for continued examination (RCE) is not considered a new application filing.

For more information on new application, visit: new application.

For more information on nonprovisional application, visit: nonprovisional application.

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

For more information on RCE, visit: RCE.