Sophie Test - Quiz 1(Divisional Application)

Both in CNIPA and EPO, a three-month time limit for filing a divisional application after refused is executed.

• True.

• False.

Both in CNIPA and EPO, a same criteria for determining whether a patent application is granted when estimating a divisional application is executed.

• True.

• False.

Both in CNIPA and EPO, a certain delivery period affects the limit of filing a divisional application.

• True.

• False.

Among CNIPA, EPO, and USPTO, amendments to a claim can be made throughout the examining division except for not complying with unity, because filing a divisional application is a proper way to solve the unity rejection.

• True.

• False.

An EP application is refused following a written decision of the examining division dated 15 June 2018. The applicant considers filing an appeal, but eventually decides not to so. Which one is wrong?

• He can file a divisional application on 24 August 2018.

• He can file a divisional application on 25 August 2018.

• He can file a divisional application on 26 August 2018.

• He can file a preliminary amendment befor 25 August 2018.

Which of the following is not a time limit to file a divisional application?

• After the one-year grace period for payment of the renewal fee with a surcharge.

• The European Patent Bulletin mentions the grant of the patent.

• An application has been refused until the expiry of the period for filing an appeal.

• An application has been withdrawn or has been deemed to be withdrawn.

An EP application is filed by Italian company ITSA in Italian language a few years ago. A translation of the application into the French language is filed in due time. Which languages cannot be used by ITSA for filing a divisional application based on the EP application?

• English

• Italian

• French

A provisional application filed to the USPTO cannot be a mother patent application to an EP application?

• True

• False

A divisional application filed based on a prior application can be a basis of a second-generation divisional application at EPO.

• True.

• False.

Which of the following amendments cannot be accepted before an EP application is refused or granted?

• OA response.

• Filing a divisional application.

• Replying to an intention to grant.

• Filing a continuation application.