C

(Patent) Abbreviation for Continued Prosecution Application. A continuation or divisional application filed in a design application under 37 CFR 1.53(d)* -- see MPEP 201.06(d) for more.* NOTE: CPAs may no longer be filed in utility and plant patent applications, effective 14 July 2003. -- see 1271 OG 43, 24 June 2003.