What is required when submitting a certified copy of a foreign application for priority purposes?

When submitting a certified copy of a foreign application for priority purposes, the following requirements apply:

• If the certified copy is not in English, a translation is required
• The translation must be of the certified copy of the foreign application as filed
• The translation must be filed together with a statement that the translation of the certified copy is accurate

The MPEP states: “When the examiner requires the filing of the certified copy, the translation should also be required at the same time. If an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application is required, the translation must be that of the certified copy (of the foreign application as filed) and it must be filed together with a statement that the translation of the certified copy is accurate.” (MPEP 216)