How should claims be numbered in a PCT application?

According to MPEP 1824, claims in a PCT application should be numbered as follows:

• Claims should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals
• The numbering should start anew when claims are amended
• The method of numbering amended claims is governed by the Administrative Instructions

The MPEP cites PCT Rule 6.1, which states: “If there are several claims, they shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.“

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• PCT claims
• claim numbering
• patent application
• international patent