Which method is suggested for damage control if a patent issues without the proper claim for priority?

When a patent issues without the proper claim for priority, one effective method for damage control is to pursue a Certificate of Correction or a Reissue application.

A Certificate of Correction can be used to correct minor clerical or typographical errors in an issued patent, which can include correcting the priority claim if that was improperly submitted or omitted. This allows for the correction to reflect the true intent of the applicant and potentially restore the priority date of the invention.

Alternatively, a Reissue application is appropriate for broader corrections, including significant claims or priority issues on the basis that the original patent was granted due to an error that was not intentional. This process allows the applicant to revisit the claims and adjust them to properly claim priority or make any changes necessary to align with the original invention's intended protection.

Utilizing either a Certificate of Correction or a Reissue application provides a formal avenue within the patent system to rectify issues related to priority claims, ensuring that the patent retains its intended scope and benefits. Other options, like amending a patent application after it has issued, do not provide a mechanism for correction in the same way, and notifying the USPTO without any changes does not address the underlying problem effectively. An appeal, on the other hand, doesn't apply to fixing