PCT Article 46 — – Incorrect Translation of the International (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT Article 46 – Incorrect Translation of the International
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Article 46, 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 § 46 — – Incorrect Translation of the International
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
Article 46 – Incorrect Translation of the International Application
If, because of an incorrect translation of the international application, the scope of any patent granted on that application exceeds the scope of the international application in its original language, the competent authorities of the Contracting State concerned may accordingly and retroactively limit the scope of the patent, and declare it null and void to the extent that its scope has exceeded the scope of the international application in its original language.