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Historical PDF editionMPEP Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024

MPEP Chapter 200 — Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims

Application types, status, benefit claims, priority, and continuing application practice.

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This page indexes an official USPTO reference PDF from the MPEP Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024 collection. It is provided for convenient discovery and download. For the latest applicable USPTO guidance, use the official source linked on this page.

What this document covers

  • Continuations
  • Divisionals
  • Priority claims
  • Application status

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