File when the original application (parent) contains more than one invention or set of claims, and the patent office asks the applicant to split the application into separate applications Key Features of a Divisional Patent Application: 1. Multiple Inventions in Parent Application 2. Retain the filing date (or priority date) of the parent application. 3. Undergoes a separate examination process. 4. Has its own patent number, rights, and maintenance fees. Benefits: 1. Expanded Protection 2. Continue to protect different parts of your invention 3. Protect multiple features