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2.19.1.3 Conditions of Filing

Date Published

The general conditions for the filing of standard patent applications also apply to applications for patents of addition. Examiners should note, however, that the patent request for the patent of addition must include an indication that it is for a patent of addition and must state the parent application or patent number.

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