PCT AI Section 109 — File Reference (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 109 File Reference
Source: PCT Administrative InstructionBlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 109, including 0 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.
Official MPEP § 109 — File Reference
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
109 File Reference
- (a) Where any document submitted by the applicant contains an indication of a file reference, that reference shall not exceed 25 characters in length and may be composed of either letters of the Latin alphabet, or Arabic numerals, or both. The hyphen character (“-“) may also be used as a separator between alphanumeric characters.
- (b) Correspondence from International Authorities intended for the applicant shall indicate any such file reference.