(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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'Grandparent' cases and 'cousin' cases of a divisional should be considered during examination.
divisional application may include and claim matter which was not disclosed in the parent where it is filed:
• before acceptance of a parent application; or
• within 3 months from the date of advertisement of acceptance of a parent application for
A divisional application cannot be made from a provisional
"Any situation giving rise to an objection under sec 64(2) must be so plainly evident that it is beyond reasonable argument".
Non-compliance with sec 64(2) is not a bar to acceptance, but is rather a bar to grant.
An amendment to change the applicant can be made under S104. A new notice of entitlement will also need to be provided, unless the change is clearly supported by documents already on file.
Two patents can be granted for identical inventions having the same priority date but not when made by the same inventor(s).
A PCT application which designates Australia can be a parent application for a divisional application
For an application to proceed as a divisional application under sec 79B or sec 79C, at least one claim must be eligible to take the priority date of a parent specification.
The patent request must invoke the provisions of sec 79B or sec 79C at the time of filing the divisional application.
A national phase application does not need to have a patent request form on file.
A div and its parent can be accepted in any order.
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The amendment of an abstract is not allowable. Where this is the only outstanding objection, examiners should accept the application, but add an “Assembly Note” to the file stating that the relevant amendment item is of no effect.
There is no provision for filing a divisional application where the parent is a granted standard patent.
Where an objection under sec 64(2) does not apply solely because the 'other case' claiming the same invention is not in force, examiners must place a note on the 'other case' file.