PCT Article 23 – Delaying of National Procedure
Source: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Article 23, including 37 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 § 23 — – Delaying of National Procedure
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Article 23 – Delaying of National Procedure
- (1) No designated Office shall process or examine the international application prior to the expiration of the applicable time limit under Article 22 .
- (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), any designated Office may, on the express request of the applicant, process or examine the international application at any time.
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| MPEP § 1823.01 | |
| MPEP § 1859 | |
| MPEP § 213.06 | |
| MPEP § 901.05(b) |