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According to MPEP 602.06, non-English oaths or declarations must meet specific requirements:
- The oath or declaration must be in a language the individual can understand.
- It must state that the individual understands the content of any related documents.
- Unless provided by the USPTO or in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17(iv), it must be accompanied by an English translation.
- A statement confirming the translation’s accuracy is required.
As stated in the MPEP: “37 CFR 1.69 requires that oaths and declarations be in a language which is understood by the individual making the oath or declaration, i.e., a language which the individual comprehends.”
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