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The reference to the prior-filed application to claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 or 119(e) must be submitted within the following time periods under 37 CFR 1.78:
- For an application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a), the later of four months from the filing date or sixteen months from the filing date of the prior-filed application
- For a national stage application under 35 U.S.C. 371, the later of four months from national stage commencement under 35 U.S.C. 371(b) or (f), four months from initial national stage submission, or sixteen months from the filing date of the prior-filed application
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims,
MPEP 211 - Claiming the Benefit of an Earlier Filing Date Under 35 U.S.C. 120 and 119(e),
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure