MPEP § 601.04 — National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office (Annotated Rules)
§601.04 National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 601.04, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office
This section addresses National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office.
Key Rules
National Stage Entry Requirements
See MPEP Chapter 1800, especially MPEP § 1893.01 for requirements for entry into the national stage before the Designated Office or Elected Office under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| National Stage Entry Requirements | MPEP § 1893.01 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 601.04 — National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office
Source: USPTO601.04 National Stage Requirements of the United States as a Designated Office [R-08.2012]
See MPEP Chapter 1800, especially MPEP § 1893.01 for requirements for entry into the national stage before the Designated Office or Elected Office under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).