What information must be included in the PCT Request for U.S. designation?

For designating the United States in a PCT application, specific information must be included in the Request. According to MPEP 1821, the following is required:

“For the purposes of the designation of the United States of America, an international application shall include:

1. The name of the inventor; and
2. A reference to any prior-filed national application or international application designating the United States of America, if the benefit of the filing date for the prior-filed application is to be claimed.

Additionally, the Request may include a declaration of the inventors as provided for in PCT Rule 4.17(iv).”

This information is crucial for establishing inventorship and priority claims, which are essential elements in U.S. patent law.

To learn more:

• PCT
• U.S. Designation
• Inventor Name
• Priority Claim
• International Patent Application