Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority (2)
MPEP 213.01 lists several recognized regional patent offices for foreign filing. These include:
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
Applications filed in these regional offices are considered as having been filed in all member states of the respective organizations. This allows applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries through a single application process.
To learn more:
Yes, applicants can claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) based on applications filed in certain foreign regional patent offices. The MPEP states:
“In addition to the list of recognized countries set forth in subsection I, above, applicants may claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) to applications filed in foreign regional patent offices having member states who are members of the Paris Convention.”
The recognized regional patent offices include:
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
These regional patent offices allow applicants to file a single application that can have effect in multiple member states, streamlining the international patent application process.
MPEP 213-Right of Priority of Foreign Application (1)
Yes, applicants can claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) based on applications filed in certain foreign regional patent offices. The MPEP states:
“In addition to the list of recognized countries set forth in subsection I, above, applicants may claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) to applications filed in foreign regional patent offices having member states who are members of the Paris Convention.”
The recognized regional patent offices include:
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
These regional patent offices allow applicants to file a single application that can have effect in multiple member states, streamlining the international patent application process.
Patent Law (2)
MPEP 213.01 lists several recognized regional patent offices for foreign filing. These include:
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
Applications filed in these regional offices are considered as having been filed in all member states of the respective organizations. This allows applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries through a single application process.
To learn more:
Yes, applicants can claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) based on applications filed in certain foreign regional patent offices. The MPEP states:
“In addition to the list of recognized countries set forth in subsection I, above, applicants may claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) to applications filed in foreign regional patent offices having member states who are members of the Paris Convention.”
The recognized regional patent offices include:
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
These regional patent offices allow applicants to file a single application that can have effect in multiple member states, streamlining the international patent application process.
Patent Procedure (2)
MPEP 213.01 lists several recognized regional patent offices for foreign filing. These include:
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
Applications filed in these regional offices are considered as having been filed in all member states of the respective organizations. This allows applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries through a single application process.
To learn more:
Yes, applicants can claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) based on applications filed in certain foreign regional patent offices. The MPEP states:
“In addition to the list of recognized countries set forth in subsection I, above, applicants may claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) to applications filed in foreign regional patent offices having member states who are members of the Paris Convention.”
The recognized regional patent offices include:
- African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
- Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office
- African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
These regional patent offices allow applicants to file a single application that can have effect in multiple member states, streamlining the international patent application process.