ADS Continuity Type in PCT Families
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Often when we file a new US application based on a PCT, we file it as a by-pass continuation rather than a 371 NP entry. In these new US matters, we use case type "Utility: Continuation."
When we generate the ADS, the continuity type for the new application is listed as a 371 of the PCT, rather than a continuation of the PCT.
As the family grows, AppColl correctly generates the con/div/CIP continuity type in ADSs for subsequent applications, but continues to improperly use the 371 continuity type for the first application coming from the PCT. This results in our paralegals and practitioners having to remember to double check the continuity type in the first nonprovisional application in any string of applications that includes a PCT--this should not be necessary.
Can this be corrected, so that AppColl generates the ADS based on the case type of the US application for every case including ones where the most recent benefit claim is to a PCT application?
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Hi Katherine - we are aware of this and have it as a project to fix. In the meantime, you would still need to make manual changes. We hope this helps.
