PCT Article 19 — – Amendment of the Claims Before the International (MPEP Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Article 19, including 163 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

Practitioners must file amendments to claims within two months of receiving an international search report, ensuring they comply with the report's findings.

What this section covers

This section covers amendments to claims filed within two months after receiving an international search report.

Key obligations

Practitioners must file an amendment to the claims within two months of receiving the international search report.
An explanation for the amendment may be provided with the filing.
The amendment must comply with PCT Article 19 and any relevant provisions of the MPEP.

Practice notes

Practitioners should carefully review the international search report before amending claims to ensure compliance with its findings.
Avoid making unnecessary or overly broad amendments that could be seen as attempting to circumvent the search report's findings.

2-Month Amendment Period After Search ReportMPEP 1801Permitted
Amendments and Search Report Published at 18 MonthsMPEP 1801
ISA Written Opinion Not Publicly Available Until 30 MonthsMPEP 1801
ISA Written Opinion and Applicant Comments Publicly AvailableMPEP 1801
Abstract Must Be Included In International PublicationMPEP 1801
Amendments to Claims Must Be Published With Search ReportMPEP 1801
Search Report and Abstract Must Be in English If Application Is Not in EnglishMPEP 1801
Gazette Contains Published Application InformationMPEP 1801
International Application Publications Sent to Designated OfficesMPEP 1801
Obvious Mistakes Can Be Corrected Without FeeMPEP 1836Required
Priority Claim and Abstract Corrections Prohibited Under PCT Rule 91MPEP 1836Prohibited
One Chance to Amend Claims Under Article 19MPEP 1853
Opportunity to Amend Claims During International PhaseMPEP 1853
Claims Must Be Filed with International BureauMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be In Published LanguageMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely Upon AmendmentMPEP 1853Required
Amendment Letter Required for Claim ChangesMPEP 1853Required
Cancellation of Entire Sheet Proven by Letter OnlyMPEP 1853
Scope of PCT Article 19 AmendmentsMPEP 1853Permitted
Claims on Replacement Sheet Must Be Numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required
Renumbered Claims Must Be Consecutive After CancellationMPEP 1853Required
Supplementary International Search on Filed Application OnlyMPEP 1856Permitted
Supplementary Search Report Must Be Translated into English if Not in EnglishMPEP 1856
Replacement Sheet Requirement for Amended SheetsMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendment Letter Explaining Changes and ReasonsMPEP 1864.01Required
Letter Must Indicate Basis for Amendment in ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Basis for Amendment Must Refer to Original ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Complete Set of Claims Required for AmendmentMPEP 1864.01Required
Replacement Sheet for Amended Sheets RequiredMPEP 1864.01Recommended
Minor Alterations Permitted on Copy SheetMPEP 1864.01Permitted
Amendment Letter for Entire Sheet CancellationMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments and Letters Must Be in Language of PublicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments Must Be Translated for International Preliminary ExaminationMPEP 1864.01Required
No Fee for Article 34(2)(b) AmendmentsMPEP 1864.01
Amendments and Letters Must Be in Required LanguageMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments Must Be Filed Within Time LimitMPEP 1864.01Prohibited
Amendments to Claims Under Article 19MPEP 1871Permitted
Claims Only After Search ReportMPEP 1871Permitted
PCT Article 19 Amendments to Claims Must Be Transmitted to IPEAMPEP 1871Required
Marked Amended Sheets for PCT Article 19MPEP 1871
File Article 19 Amendments Directly with IPEA/US if Not Received from IBMPEP 1871Permitted
Unstamped Article 19 Amendments Treated as Article 34MPEP 1871
Amendments to Claims, Description, and Drawings Before International Preliminary ExaminationMPEP 1871
Amendments Must Conform to Filed ApplicationMPEP 1871Prohibited
Description, Claims, and Drawings May Be Amended During Chapter II Examination PhaseMPEP 1871Recommended
Replacement Sheets for Amended PCT ApplicationsMPEP 1871Required
Letter Required for Replacement SheetsMPEP 1871Required
Replacement Sheet Required for Claim Amendments Under PCT Rule 66.8MPEP 1871Required
Claims Replacement Letter RequiredMPEP 1871Required
Amendments to Meet International Searching Authority ObjectionsMPEP 1871Permitted
Examiner Has Discretion to Consider Amendments After DemandMPEP 1871Recommended
Notification of Rectification AuthorizationMPEP 1876.01Recommended
Rectification Must Be on Replacement SheetMPEP 1876.01Required
Letter Required for Claim Amendments During PCT ExaminationMPEP 1878.02Required
International Preliminary Examination Report Identifies Amended BasisMPEP 1879
Amendments Under PCT Article 34 Attached as AnnexesMPEP 1879
PCT Article 19 Amendments Not Annexed to ReportMPEP 1879
Requirements for National Stage ComplianceMPEP 1893.01Required
Copy of International Application Must Be Submitted by Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01Required
Surcharge for Missing National Fee or Oath/DeclarationMPEP 1893.01Required
Amendments to Claims Under Article 19 Must Be Filed by National Stage CommencementMPEP 1893.01Required
Amendments After Search Report Issuance PermittedMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Permitted
Description and Drawings Cannot Be Amended Under PCT Article 19MPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Prohibited
Amendment Forwarded to U.S. Designated Office for National Stage ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)
Claims Must Be Amended Completely In EnglishMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)
Article 19 Amendments Must Be Translated to English for U.S. National StageMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Article 19 Amendments and English Translations Must Be Received By National Stage Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Canceled Article 19 Amendments Must Be ResubmittedMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Option to Exclude Article 19 Amendments from US National StageMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Permitted
Claims Must Indicate Additions and DeletionsMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Original Claims Must Use 'Original' IdentifierMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Previously Presented Claims Must Be MarkedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Specification and Drawings Determine Application Size FeeMPEP 1893.01(c)
Application Size Fee Based on Published SheetsMPEP 1893.01(c)
Specification and Drawings Determine Application Size FeeMPEP 1893.01(c)
Article 34 Amendments Not Considered in Fee CalculationMPEP 1893.01(c)
Correction of Omitted Sheets Requires PCT Rule 20.6MPEP 1836Prohibited
Guidelines for Processing Amendments Filed Under PCT Articles 19 and 34MPEP 1871Required
Director's Time to Comply for AmendmentsMPEP 1893.01Required
Mailing Date for PCT Article 19 Amendments and Abstract ModificationsMPEP 1845.02
Mailing Date Establishes Time Limits for PCT Rule 54bis.1 and Article 34 AmendmentsMPEP 1845.02Permitted
Statement Under Article 19 Must Be In English And Not Exceed 500 WordsMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Filed After Demand Must Be Received Before Examiner DocketingMPEP 1871Required
Check Docketing Status Before Filing AmendmentsMPEP 1871Required
Amendments Filed After Docketing May Be ConsideredMPEP 1871Permitted
Amendment Required by Examiner After DeadlineMPEP 1871Required
Late Article 34 Amendments Not ConsideredMPEP 1871Required
Late Amendments Permitted for PCT Article 19MPEP 1871Permitted
Late-Amendments Consideration During PCT ExaminationMPEP 1871Prohibited
Canceled Claims Must Use 'Canceled' Status in National PhaseMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Application Size Fee Based on Published International ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(c)
Amendments to Claims PermittedMPEP 1824Permitted
No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1824Required
Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1824Required
Amendments During PCT Process PermittedMPEP 1824Permitted
Amendments Must Be Received by International Bureau Within Time LimitsMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Must Be Filed Directly With International BureauMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Must Be In Publication LanguageMPEP 1853Required
Statement Under Article 19(1) Must Be In Published Language And Not Exceed 500 WordsMPEP 1853Prohibited
Replacement Claims Must Be SubmittedMPEP 1853Required
Amendments to Claims Under PCT Article 19 or 34(2)(b)MPEP 1853Permitted
No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Must Include Complete Claims and Differences ExplanationMPEP 1853Recommended
Letter Must Indicate Claim Differences and Basis for AmendmentsMPEP 1853Required
Requirement for Identifying Statement of AmendmentMPEP 1853Required
Requirement for Statement Under Article 19(1) Not Complying With RequirementsMPEP 1853
Amendment Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5MPEP 1864.01Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments Must Be Filed with International Preliminary Examining AuthorityMPEP 1871Required
International Bureau Must Transmit Amendments to AuthorityMPEP 1871Required
Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5 When AmendedMPEP 1871Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1871Required
Amending Claims Requires Rule 46.5 ComplianceMPEP 1878.02Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1878.02Required
Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely on Reply to Written OpinionMPEP 1878.02Required
Amendments Must Be Received Before ExaminationMPEP 1879.01Prohibited
Amendments Before July 2009 Do Not Require Complete Claim SetMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Preliminary Amendment Required for Article 19 Amendments Filed Before July 1, 2009MPEP 1893.01(a)(2)
Status of Added Claims as Previously PresentedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)
Status of Claims After Replacement Sheet FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)
Claims 2-9 Must Be Marked Previously PresentedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)
Status of Claims After Replacement Sheet FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)

Obvious Mistakes Can Be Corrected Without FeeMPEP 1836Required
Claims Must Be Filed with International BureauMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be In Published LanguageMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely Upon AmendmentMPEP 1853Required
Amendment Letter Required for Claim ChangesMPEP 1853Required
Claims on Replacement Sheet Must Be Numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required
Renumbered Claims Must Be Consecutive After CancellationMPEP 1853Required
Replacement Sheet Requirement for Amended SheetsMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendment Letter Explaining Changes and ReasonsMPEP 1864.01Required
Letter Must Indicate Basis for Amendment in ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Basis for Amendment Must Refer to Original ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Complete Set of Claims Required for AmendmentMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendment Letter for Entire Sheet CancellationMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments and Letters Must Be in Language of PublicationMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments Must Be Translated for International Preliminary ExaminationMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments and Letters Must Be in Required LanguageMPEP 1864.01Required
PCT Article 19 Amendments to Claims Must Be Transmitted to IPEAMPEP 1871Required
Replacement Sheets for Amended PCT ApplicationsMPEP 1871Required
Letter Required for Replacement SheetsMPEP 1871Required
Replacement Sheet Required for Claim Amendments Under PCT Rule 66.8MPEP 1871Required
Claims Replacement Letter RequiredMPEP 1871Required
Rectification Must Be on Replacement SheetMPEP 1876.01Required
Letter Required for Claim Amendments During PCT ExaminationMPEP 1878.02Required
Requirements for National Stage ComplianceMPEP 1893.01Required
Copy of International Application Must Be Submitted by Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01Required
Surcharge for Missing National Fee or Oath/DeclarationMPEP 1893.01Required
Amendments to Claims Under Article 19 Must Be Filed by National Stage CommencementMPEP 1893.01Required
Article 19 Amendments Must Be Translated to English for U.S. National StageMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Article 19 Amendments and English Translations Must Be Received By National Stage Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Canceled Article 19 Amendments Must Be ResubmittedMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required
Claims Must Indicate Additions and DeletionsMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Original Claims Must Use 'Original' IdentifierMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Previously Presented Claims Must Be MarkedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
Requirement for English Translation of International ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(d)Required
Requirement for Sequence Listing XML TranslationMPEP 1893.01(d)Required
Translation of International Application RequiredMPEP 1893.01(d)Required
Translation of Drawings Required for National Stage EntryMPEP 1893.01(d)Required
Guidelines for Processing Amendments Filed Under PCT Articles 19 and 34MPEP 1871Required
Director's Time to Comply for AmendmentsMPEP 1893.01Required
Statement Under Article 19 Must Be In English And Not Exceed 500 WordsMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Filed After Demand Must Be Received Before Examiner DocketingMPEP 1871Required
Check Docketing Status Before Filing AmendmentsMPEP 1871Required
Amendment Required by Examiner After DeadlineMPEP 1871Required
Late Article 34 Amendments Not ConsideredMPEP 1871Required
Canceled Claims Must Use 'Canceled' Status in National PhaseMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required
No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1824Required
Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1824Required
Amendments Must Be Received by International Bureau Within Time LimitsMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Must Be Filed Directly With International BureauMPEP 1853Required
Amendments Must Be In Publication LanguageMPEP 1853Required
Replacement Claims Must Be SubmittedMPEP 1853Required
No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1853Required
Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required
Letter Must Indicate Claim Differences and Basis for AmendmentsMPEP 1853Required
Requirement for Identifying Statement of AmendmentMPEP 1853Required
Amendment Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5MPEP 1864.01Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1864.01Required
Amendments Must Be Filed with International Preliminary Examining AuthorityMPEP 1871Required
International Bureau Must Transmit Amendments to AuthorityMPEP 1871Required
Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5 When AmendedMPEP 1871Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1871Required
Amending Claims Requires Rule 46.5 ComplianceMPEP 1878.02Required
Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1878.02Required
Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely on Reply to Written OpinionMPEP 1878.02Required
Amendments Before July 2009 Do Not Require Complete Claim SetMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required

Original Demand Sent to International Bureau by IPEAMPEP 1801
International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to Elected Offices and IPEAMPEP 1801
International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to IPEAMPEP 1801
ISA Written Opinion Sent to IPEA Unless ISA Is Also IPEAMPEP 1801
International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to IPEAMPEP 1801
Amendments Under Article 19 TimingMPEP 1853
Amendments Received Before Publication AllowedMPEP 1853
No Claim Amendments After No Search ReportMPEP 1853
Opportunity to Amend Claims Before Designated OfficesMPEP 1853
Opportunity to Polish Claims Before PublicationMPEP 1853Permitted
Opportunity to Amend Claims Before PublicationMPEP 1853
Amended Claims Under PCT Article 19 Must Be IndicatedMPEP 1878
PCT Article 19 Amended Sheets Must Be MarkedMPEP 1878
Amended Claims Must Be Marked and Listed CorrectlyMPEP 1878
Amendments Under Article 34 Not Marked as Article 19MPEP 1878
Claims Filed After Demand RequiredMPEP 1878Recommended
Amended Claims Filed Under Article 19 Must Be Marked as AmendedMPEP 1879Recommended
PCT Article 19 Amended Sheets Must Be MarkedMPEP 1879
Timely Amendments Under Article 34 Not Article 19MPEP 1879
Claims Filed on Demand Date Must Be ListedMPEP 1879Recommended
English Translation Required for International ApplicationsMPEP 1893.01(d)
Sequence Listing Translation Not Required Before July 1, 2022MPEP 1893.01(d)
Translation of Full Application RequiredMPEP 1893.01(d)
Translation Must Match Original ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(d)
Requirement for Translating Sequence ListingsMPEP 1893.01(d)
Replacement Sheets Marked for Format Changes, Corrections, and IncorporationsMPEP 1893.03(e)
Replacement Sheets Showing Amendments Considered During Chapter II Must Be ListedMPEP 1893.03(e)
IPER Must Be Translated into EnglishMPEP 1893.03(e)
Replacement Sheets Must Be Marked With Application Number and Receipt DateMPEP 1893.03(e)
Substitute Sheets Marked as Revisions OnlyMPEP 1893.03(e)
Rectification of Obvious Errors Requires MarkingMPEP 1893.03(e)
Replacement Sheets for PCT Article 19 and 34 Amendments Must Be MarkedMPEP 1893.03(e)
Claim Amendments Under PCT Article 19 or 34 Must Be Annexed to IPERMPEP 1893.03(e)
Translation of Annexes Required for National StageMPEP 1893.03(e)Recommended
Amended Claims Must Be Listed as ReceivedMPEP 1879
Proper and Timely Translations Required for Foreign Language AnnexesMPEP 1893.03(e)

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 1801	2-Month Amendment Period After Search ReportMPEP 1801Permitted Amendments and Search Report Published at 18 MonthsMPEP 1801 ISA Written Opinion Not Publicly Available Until 30 MonthsMPEP 1801 ISA Written Opinion and Applicant Comments Publicly AvailableMPEP 1801 Abstract Must Be Included In International PublicationMPEP 1801 Amendments to Claims Must Be Published With Search ReportMPEP 1801 Search Report and Abstract Must Be in English If Application Is Not in EnglishMPEP 1801 Gazette Contains Published Application InformationMPEP 1801 International Application Publications Sent to Designated OfficesMPEP 1801 Original Demand Sent to International Bureau by IPEAMPEP 1801 International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to Elected Offices and IPEAMPEP 1801 International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to IPEAMPEP 1801 ISA Written Opinion Sent to IPEA Unless ISA Is Also IPEAMPEP 1801 International Bureau Sends Amendment Copies to IPEAMPEP 1801
MPEP § 1824	Amendments to Claims PermittedMPEP 1824Permitted No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1824Required Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1824Required Amendments During PCT Process PermittedMPEP 1824Permitted
MPEP § 1836	Obvious Mistakes Can Be Corrected Without FeeMPEP 1836Required Priority Claim and Abstract Corrections Prohibited Under PCT Rule 91MPEP 1836Prohibited Correction of Omitted Sheets Requires PCT Rule 20.6MPEP 1836Prohibited
MPEP § 1845.02	Mailing Date for PCT Article 19 Amendments and Abstract ModificationsMPEP 1845.02 Mailing Date Establishes Time Limits for PCT Rule 54bis.1 and Article 34 AmendmentsMPEP 1845.02Permitted
MPEP § 1853	One Chance to Amend Claims Under Article 19MPEP 1853 Opportunity to Amend Claims During International PhaseMPEP 1853 Claims Must Be Filed with International BureauMPEP 1853Required Claims Must Be In Published LanguageMPEP 1853Required Amendments Under Article 19 TimingMPEP 1853 Amendments Received Before Publication AllowedMPEP 1853 No Claim Amendments After No Search ReportMPEP 1853 Opportunity to Amend Claims Before Designated OfficesMPEP 1853 Opportunity to Polish Claims Before PublicationMPEP 1853Permitted Opportunity to Amend Claims Before PublicationMPEP 1853 Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely Upon AmendmentMPEP 1853Required Amendment Letter Required for Claim ChangesMPEP 1853Required Cancellation of Entire Sheet Proven by Letter OnlyMPEP 1853 Scope of PCT Article 19 AmendmentsMPEP 1853Permitted Claims on Replacement Sheet Must Be Numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required Renumbered Claims Must Be Consecutive After CancellationMPEP 1853Required Statement Under Article 19 Must Be In English And Not Exceed 500 WordsMPEP 1853Required Amendments Must Be Received by International Bureau Within Time LimitsMPEP 1853Required Amendments Must Be Filed Directly With International BureauMPEP 1853Required Amendments Must Be In Publication LanguageMPEP 1853Required Statement Under Article 19(1) Must Be In Published Language And Not Exceed 500 WordsMPEP 1853Prohibited Replacement Claims Must Be SubmittedMPEP 1853Required Amendments to Claims Under PCT Article 19 or 34(2)(b)MPEP 1853Permitted No Re numbering When Claim CancelledMPEP 1853Required Claims Must Be Re-numbered ConsecutivelyMPEP 1853Required Amendments Must Include Complete Claims and Differences ExplanationMPEP 1853Recommended Letter Must Indicate Claim Differences and Basis for AmendmentsMPEP 1853Required Requirement for Identifying Statement of AmendmentMPEP 1853Required Requirement for Statement Under Article 19(1) Not Complying With RequirementsMPEP 1853
MPEP § 1856	Supplementary International Search on Filed Application OnlyMPEP 1856Permitted Supplementary Search Report Must Be Translated into English if Not in EnglishMPEP 1856
MPEP § 1864.01	Replacement Sheet Requirement for Amended SheetsMPEP 1864.01Required Amendment Letter Explaining Changes and ReasonsMPEP 1864.01Required Letter Must Indicate Basis for Amendment in ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required Basis for Amendment Must Refer to Original ApplicationMPEP 1864.01Required Complete Set of Claims Required for AmendmentMPEP 1864.01Required Replacement Sheet for Amended Sheets RequiredMPEP 1864.01Recommended Minor Alterations Permitted on Copy SheetMPEP 1864.01Permitted Amendment Letter for Entire Sheet CancellationMPEP 1864.01Required Amendments and Letters Must Be in Language of PublicationMPEP 1864.01Required Amendments Must Be Translated for International Preliminary ExaminationMPEP 1864.01Required No Fee for Article 34(2)(b) AmendmentsMPEP 1864.01 Amendments and Letters Must Be in Required LanguageMPEP 1864.01Required Amendments Must Be Filed Within Time LimitMPEP 1864.01Prohibited Amendment Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5MPEP 1864.01Required Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1864.01Required
MPEP § 1871	Amendments to Claims Under Article 19MPEP 1871Permitted Claims Only After Search ReportMPEP 1871Permitted PCT Article 19 Amendments to Claims Must Be Transmitted to IPEAMPEP 1871Required Marked Amended Sheets for PCT Article 19MPEP 1871 File Article 19 Amendments Directly with IPEA/US if Not Received from IBMPEP 1871Permitted Unstamped Article 19 Amendments Treated as Article 34MPEP 1871 Amendments to Claims, Description, and Drawings Before International Preliminary ExaminationMPEP 1871 Amendments Must Conform to Filed ApplicationMPEP 1871Prohibited Description, Claims, and Drawings May Be Amended During Chapter II Examination PhaseMPEP 1871Recommended Replacement Sheets for Amended PCT ApplicationsMPEP 1871Required Letter Required for Replacement SheetsMPEP 1871Required Replacement Sheet Required for Claim Amendments Under PCT Rule 66.8MPEP 1871Required Claims Replacement Letter RequiredMPEP 1871Required Amendments to Meet International Searching Authority ObjectionsMPEP 1871Permitted Examiner Has Discretion to Consider Amendments After DemandMPEP 1871Recommended Guidelines for Processing Amendments Filed Under PCT Articles 19 and 34MPEP 1871Required Amendments Filed After Demand Must Be Received Before Examiner DocketingMPEP 1871Required Check Docketing Status Before Filing AmendmentsMPEP 1871Required Amendments Filed After Docketing May Be ConsideredMPEP 1871Permitted Amendment Required by Examiner After DeadlineMPEP 1871Required Late Article 34 Amendments Not ConsideredMPEP 1871Required Late Amendments Permitted for PCT Article 19MPEP 1871Permitted Late-Amendments Consideration During PCT ExaminationMPEP 1871Prohibited Amendments Must Be Filed with International Preliminary Examining AuthorityMPEP 1871Required International Bureau Must Transmit Amendments to AuthorityMPEP 1871Required Claims Must Follow Rule 46.5 When AmendedMPEP 1871Required Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1871Required
MPEP § 1876.01	Notification of Rectification AuthorizationMPEP 1876.01Recommended Rectification Must Be on Replacement SheetMPEP 1876.01Required
MPEP § 1878	Amended Claims Under PCT Article 19 Must Be IndicatedMPEP 1878 PCT Article 19 Amended Sheets Must Be MarkedMPEP 1878 Amended Claims Must Be Marked and Listed CorrectlyMPEP 1878 Amendments Under Article 34 Not Marked as Article 19MPEP 1878 Claims Filed After Demand RequiredMPEP 1878Recommended
MPEP § 1878.02	Letter Required for Claim Amendments During PCT ExaminationMPEP 1878.02Required Amending Claims Requires Rule 46.5 ComplianceMPEP 1878.02Required Amended Claims Replace OriginalsMPEP 1878.02Required Claims Must Be Replaced Entirely on Reply to Written OpinionMPEP 1878.02Required
MPEP § 1879	International Preliminary Examination Report Identifies Amended BasisMPEP 1879 Amendments Under PCT Article 34 Attached as AnnexesMPEP 1879 PCT Article 19 Amendments Not Annexed to ReportMPEP 1879 Amended Claims Filed Under Article 19 Must Be Marked as AmendedMPEP 1879Recommended PCT Article 19 Amended Sheets Must Be MarkedMPEP 1879 Timely Amendments Under Article 34 Not Article 19MPEP 1879 Claims Filed on Demand Date Must Be ListedMPEP 1879Recommended Amended Claims Must Be Listed as ReceivedMPEP 1879
MPEP § 1879.01	Amendments Must Be Received Before ExaminationMPEP 1879.01Prohibited
MPEP § 1893.01	Requirements for National Stage ComplianceMPEP 1893.01Required Copy of International Application Must Be Submitted by Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01Required Surcharge for Missing National Fee or Oath/DeclarationMPEP 1893.01Required Amendments to Claims Under Article 19 Must Be Filed by National Stage CommencementMPEP 1893.01Required Director's Time to Comply for AmendmentsMPEP 1893.01Required
MPEP § 1893.01(a)(2)	Amendments After Search Report Issuance PermittedMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Permitted Description and Drawings Cannot Be Amended Under PCT Article 19MPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Prohibited Amendment Forwarded to U.S. Designated Office for National Stage ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(a)(2) Claims Must Be Amended Completely In EnglishMPEP 1893.01(a)(2) Article 19 Amendments Must Be Translated to English for U.S. National StageMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required Article 19 Amendments and English Translations Must Be Received By National Stage Commencement DateMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required Canceled Article 19 Amendments Must Be ResubmittedMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required Option to Exclude Article 19 Amendments from US National StageMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Permitted Amendments Before July 2009 Do Not Require Complete Claim SetMPEP 1893.01(a)(2)Required Preliminary Amendment Required for Article 19 Amendments Filed Before July 1, 2009MPEP 1893.01(a)(2)
MPEP § 1893.01(a)(4)	Claims Must Indicate Additions and DeletionsMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required Original Claims Must Use 'Original' IdentifierMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required Previously Presented Claims Must Be MarkedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required Canceled Claims Must Use 'Canceled' Status in National PhaseMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)Required Status of Added Claims as Previously PresentedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4) Status of Claims After Replacement Sheet FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(4) Claims 2-9 Must Be Marked Previously PresentedMPEP 1893.01(a)(4) Status of Claims After Replacement Sheet FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(4)
MPEP § 1893.01(c)	Specification and Drawings Determine Application Size FeeMPEP 1893.01(c) Application Size Fee Based on Published SheetsMPEP 1893.01(c) Specification and Drawings Determine Application Size FeeMPEP 1893.01(c) Article 34 Amendments Not Considered in Fee CalculationMPEP 1893.01(c) Application Size Fee Based on Published International ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(c)
MPEP § 1893.01(d)	Requirement for English Translation of International ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(d)Required English Translation Required for International ApplicationsMPEP 1893.01(d) Requirement for Sequence Listing XML TranslationMPEP 1893.01(d)Required Sequence Listing Translation Not Required Before July 1, 2022MPEP 1893.01(d) Translation of International Application RequiredMPEP 1893.01(d)Required Translation of Full Application RequiredMPEP 1893.01(d) Translation Must Match Original ApplicationMPEP 1893.01(d) Translation of Drawings Required for National Stage EntryMPEP 1893.01(d)Required Requirement for Translating Sequence ListingsMPEP 1893.01(d)
MPEP § 1893.03(e)	Replacement Sheets Marked for Format Changes, Corrections, and IncorporationsMPEP 1893.03(e) Replacement Sheets Showing Amendments Considered During Chapter II Must Be ListedMPEP 1893.03(e) IPER Must Be Translated into EnglishMPEP 1893.03(e) Replacement Sheets Must Be Marked With Application Number and Receipt DateMPEP 1893.03(e) Substitute Sheets Marked as Revisions OnlyMPEP 1893.03(e) Rectification of Obvious Errors Requires MarkingMPEP 1893.03(e) Replacement Sheets for PCT Article 19 and 34 Amendments Must Be MarkedMPEP 1893.03(e) Claim Amendments Under PCT Article 19 or 34 Must Be Annexed to IPERMPEP 1893.03(e) Translation of Annexes Required for National StageMPEP 1893.03(e)Recommended Proper and Timely Translations Required for Foreign Language AnnexesMPEP 1893.03(e)

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