PCT Rule 3 — The Request (Form) (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT Rule 3 The Request (Form)
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Rule 3, including 29 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Summary
This section details the process for appointing a representative before the International Bureau under PCT Rule 3, emphasizing the necessity of including the representative's name, address, and email in the communication.
What this section covers
- This section addresses the appointment of a representative before the International Bureau for an applicant.
Key obligations
- The communication must include the representative's name and address as per Administrative Instructions.
- An email address is also required for the representative's communication with the International Bureau.
Practice notes
- Ensure the representative's contact information is accurate and up-to-date for timely communication.
- Include the email address as it is a mandatory requirement and facilitates electronic communication with the International Bureau.
Official MPEP § 3 — The Request (Form)
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
Rule 3 The Request (Form)
3.1 Form of Request
The request shall be made on a printed form or be presented as a computer print-out.
3.2 Availability of Forms
Copies of the printed form shall be furnished free of charge to the applicants by the receiving Office, or, if the receiving Office so desires, by the International Bureau.
3.3 Check List
- (a) The request shall contain a list indicating:
- (i) the total number of sheets constituting the international application and the number of the sheets of each element of the international application: request, description (separately indicating the number of sheets of any sequence listing part of the description), claims, drawings, abstract;
- (ii) where applicable, that the international application as filed is accompanied by a power of attorney (i.e., a document appointing an agent or a common representative), a copy of a general power of attorney, a priority document, a sequence listing in electronic form, a document relating to the payment of fees, or any other document (to be specified in the check list);
- (iii) the number of that figure of the drawings which the applicant suggests should accompany the abstract when the abstract is published; in exceptional cases, the applicant may suggest more than one figure.
- (b) The list shall be completed by the applicant, failing which the receiving Office shall make the necessary indications, except that the number referred to in paragraph (a)(iii) shall not be indicated by the receiving Office.
3.4 Particulars
Subject to Rule 3.3 , particulars of the printed request form and of a request presented as a computer print-out shall be prescribed by the Administrative Instructions.
- International Design
- Hague Principles
- Ida Requirements
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- International Bureau
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- Pct Description Claims
- Pct Request
- Practitioner Recognition
- Signature Requirements
- Signature Practitioner
| MPEP Section | Rules |
|---|---|
| MPEP § 1821 | |
| MPEP § 1823 | |
| MPEP § 1823.01 | |
| MPEP § 1826 | |
| MPEP § 1844.01 | |
| MPEP § 2911 |