Patent Law FAQ
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The priority document exchange program allows the USPTO to obtain priority documents electronically from other participating foreign intellectual property offices, eliminating the need for applicants to submit certified copies themselves. As stated in 37 CFR 1.55(i), the requirement to file a certified copy is considered satisfied if:
- The foreign application was filed in a participating foreign intellectual property office
- The claim for priority includes the necessary information for retrieval
- The copy is received by the USPTO from the participating office
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims,
MPEP 213-Right of Priority of Foreign Application,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure