¶ 2.09    Heading for Conditions for Benefit Claims Under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), 120, 121, 365(c), or 386(c)

Applicant’s claim for the benefit of a prior-filed application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e)  or under 35 U.S.C. 120, 121, 365(c), or 386(c)  is acknowledged. Applicant has not complied with one or more conditions for receiving the benefit of an earlier filing date under 35 U.S.C. [1] as follows:

Examiner Note:

1. In bracket 1, insert the appropriate statutory section(s).

2. One or more of form paragraphs 2.10 to 2.11.01 or 2.38 to 2.40 must follow depending upon the circumstances.