How are international applications assigned for examination at the USPTO?
The assignment of international applications for examination at the USPTO follows a specific process, as outlined in MPEP 1872:
“After the PCT International Application Processing Division has finished processing the documents and fees filed with a complete demand, the international application is docketed to an examiner in the appropriate Technology Center for examination.”
This means that once all preliminary processing is complete, the application is assigned to a specific examiner within the relevant Technology Center based on the application’s subject matter. This ensures that applications are examined by examiners with the appropriate technical expertise.
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