How should a provisional application be referred to in a subsequently filed nonprovisional application?
Ans.: All provisional applications will be given application numbers starting with a series code “60,” then a six digit number, e.g., “60/123,456.” This number and the provisional application filing date will serve to identify the provisional application. The reference to the provisional application may read, “This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/__________ filed on ________ .
Ans.: All provisional applications will be given application numbers starting with a series code “60,” then a six digit number, e.g., “60/123,456.” This number and the provisional application filing date will serve to identify the provisional application. The reference to the provisional application may read, “This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
