Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: List an advantage of filing a CPA compared to a continuation or divisional application. Answer: The following list includes advantages of filing a CPA compared to a continuation or divisional application: The papers required to be filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in order to secure a filing date under 37 CFR 1.53(d) are minimal compared to 37 CFR 1.53(b). In addition, the Office will not normally issue a new filing receipt for a CPA. The time delay between the filing date and the first Office action should be less for a CPA than for an application filed… The post MPEP Q & A 122: Advantages of Filing a CPA Compared to a Continuation or Divisional Application appeared first on Patent Education Series.