MPEP Q&A 251: Benefits of filing a nonprovisional application claiming the benefit of the filing date of the provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) - a podcast by Lisa Parmley, USPTO Patent Practitioner #51006
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Question: What are the benefits of filing a nonprovisional application claiming the benefit of the filing date of the provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) rather than requesting conversion? Answer: Claiming the benefit of the provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) is less expensive and will result in a longer patent term. The procedure requires the filing of a request in the provisional application for the conversion of the provisional application to a nonprovisional application and the required fee. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 600 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Parts, Form,…
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