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

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

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

Topic

National Stage Entry Requirements

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Requirements for Entering PCT National Stage
Note:
This rule outlines the necessary requirements for entering a patent application into the national stage under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) before the Designated or Elected Office.

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).

Jump to MPEP SourceNational Stage Entry RequirementsNational Stage Entry Timing (30 Months)Amendments in National Stage

Citations

Primary topicCitation
National Stage Entry RequirementsMPEP § 1893.01

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BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31