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Hi,
As much as i know, continuation-in-parts (CIP) for patent laws is that you can add claims and things to your previously filed and approved patents if you found improvements to your invention later, is that right?
However, i am confused about how some websites say "CIP must be filed only for PENDING patents" while USPTO websites and some other websites simply said "CIP can be filed during the parent's patent LIFETIME".
Please advice
Thanks
As much as i know, continuation-in-parts (CIP) for patent laws is that you can add claims and things to your previously filed and approved patents if you found improvements to your invention later, is that right?
However, i am confused about how some websites say "CIP must be filed only for PENDING patents" while USPTO websites and some other websites simply said "CIP can be filed during the parent's patent LIFETIME".
Please advice
Thanks
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Under the new rules, patent applicants may file no more than two continuing applications (continuation or continuation-in-part) and a single request for continued examination (RCE) as a matter of right. Any additional continuing application or RCE will only be allowed upon the granting of a petition showing why the additional continuing application or additional RCE presents issues or evidence that could not have been submitted earlier. There remains great uncertainty as to what will constitute an acceptable showing for...
Answer Date: 07:19am 08/10/08
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If you already have a patent then contact the same place for this information.If you don't have a patent then contact them and get the facts . You can't believe everything you read.
Answer Date: 05:26am 08/10/08
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