What happens if I pay the basic national fee but omit other required items for national stage entry?
If you pay the basic national fee and provide the copy of the international application (if required) within the 30-month period, but omit other required items, the USPTO will send you a notice. According to the MPEP:
“Where the basic national fee has been paid and the copy of the international application (if required) has been received not later than the expiration of 30 months from the priority date, but applicant has omitted any required item set forth in 37 CFR 1.495(c)(1), the Office will process the national stage application in accordance with the provisions of 37 CFR 1.495 in effect for that application.”
The notice will identify any deficiencies and provide a time period to correct them, usually 2 months from the date of notification or 32 months from the priority date, whichever is later. This period may be extended for up to 5 additional months under 37 CFR 1.136(a).
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