What types of applications can be filed as a CPA?

Continued Prosecution Applications (CPAs) are specifically for design patent applications. The MPEP ¶ 2.34 refers to CPAs in the context of design applications.

The MPEP ¶ 2.34 states: “In bracket 2, insert either –continuation– or –divisional–.”

This indicates that a CPA can be filed as either a continuation or a divisional of a prior design application. It’s important to note that CPAs are no longer available for utility or plant patent applications.

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

For more information on design patents, visit: design patents.

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