Comments on CPA Elimination
From: hickman@rosha.comSent: Monday, August 20, 2001 3:45 PM
To: AB37 Comments
Subject: Comments on CPA Elimination
Importance: Low
There is still a need for
CPA's.
Currently, a CPA may be filed
for any pending application filed before May 29, 2000.
Since there are differences
between an RCE and a CPA, an attorney or agent may want
to choose one over the
other. For instance, a CPA is a "new application" while a
RCE
is not.
I would suggest waiting until
all of the applications filed before May 29, 2000 are no
longer
pending before eliminating the
CPA.
William E. Hickman
Patent Agent
Rosenthal & Osha L.L.P.
700 Louisiana, Suite 4550
Houston, Texas 77002
Tel: (713)228-8600
Fax: (713)228-8778
hickman@rosha.com
