Module I: Application Types
| This module covers the different application types you may choose from. It's important to know the types available to you before you file an application. |
Introduction to Application Types
Module I covers the different patent and application types and when each type should be used. The purpose of the application types module is that after you review it, you'll feel confident about the best application option to use for each situation you may encounter. |
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Lesson 1: Patent Types
There are 3 main types of patents; utility, design, and plant patents. In this video, you'll learn about the different types of patents and the inventions they may cover. |
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Lesson 2: Parent Applications
| The goal of this video is to explain the two different types of parent applications; which are the provisional and nonprovisional applications. You'll learn what each of them accomplishes and the differences between provisional and nonprovisional applications. Length: 10:56 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 3: Reissues
Reissues may be used when the claims or specification of the original patent are not quite right due to an error made without any deceptive intention. In this video, you'll learn about reissue applications including why and when they are used. |
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Lesson 4: Continuing Applications
| Continuing applications are a second application for the same invention claimed in a prior nonprovisional application. The goal of this video is to learn what a continuing application is and when to use it. Length: 3:06 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 5: Divisional Applications
| This video will explain the details of divisional applications. The goal is for you to understand why and when divisional applications are used. Length: 4:33 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 6: Continued Prosecution Applications
| This training video covers an additional application type known as a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA). The goal of this video is to help you understand CPA's, including why and when they are used. Length: 7:51 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 7: Continuation-In-Part Applications
Continuations in part or CIP applications are another application type. The goal of this video is to help you understand CIP's including why and when they are used. |
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Lesson 8: Other Application Considerations
We've discussed the two main types of parent applications within this module and the offspring applications. The goal of this current training video is to cover a few additional points related to application types. |
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