CIP

The Old Days: Paper Patent Certificates It was only a matter of time. For those who prefer having physical originals, say goodbye to paper patent…

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? If you haven’t figured it out already, you’ll soon learn…

When must a continuation application be filed? Known as a child application, a continuation must be filed while the parent application is still pending. A…

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…