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What does straight continuation mean? Patent attorneys will sometimes use the term “straight continuation” to refer to a specific type of child application that stems…

What is a smarter way to respond to multiple Office Actions in your patent application? 90%. That is the probability that your utility nonprovisional patent…

Can you change a patent application after it has been filed? Do ideas simply stop churning in your head after a patent application has been…

CIP or new patent application? When it comes to new subject matter that is related to a pending utility patent application, should you file a…

CIP or Continuation: What are the differences? Both types of patent applications fall under the category of a continuing application. A continuing application is a…

Can you add new content after filing a patent application? Yes, it is possible to add new content after filing a utility patent application. There…

What are parent and child applications? In the patent world, parent and child applications may be relevant when continuing applications are involved. A parent application…