Companion Applications

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USPTO TMEP › Chapter 0700 - Procedure for Examining Applications › TMEP § 702.03(a)

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The term “companion applications” or “copending

applications” refers to pending applications filed by the same applicant. An

application is pending until it registers or abandons. Pending applications include

applications that have been approved for publication or for registration on the

Supplemental Register, applications in the Intent-to-Use (ITU)/Divisional Unit, and

revived or reinstated applications.

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