PCT AI Section 411 — Receipt of Priority Document (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 411 Receipt of Priority Document
Source: PCT Administrative InstructionBlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 411, 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 § 411 — Receipt of Priority Document
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
411 Receipt of Priority Document
- (a) The International Bureau shall, in respect of any priority document received or obtained by it, record the date on which the priority document has been received or obtained by it, and notify the applicant and the designated Offices accordingly. The notification should indicate whether the priority document was or was not submitted, transmitted, or obtained in compliance with Rule 17.1(a) , (b) or (b-bis) , and with respect to the designated Offices, should preferably be made together with the notification under Rule 47.1(a-bis ).
- (b) Where the priority document has been submitted, transmitted, or obtained but not in compliance with Rule 17.1(a) , (b) or (b-bis) , the International Bureau shall, in the notification under paragraph (a) of this Section, direct the attention of the applicant and the designated Offices to the provisions of Rule 17.1(c) .