Can the filing date of a U.S. national stage application be the international filing date?

Yes, the filing date of a U.S. national stage application can be the international filing date under certain conditions. According to MPEP 1893.03(b): “An international application designating the United States will have a United States filing date as of the international filing date if the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 371(c) are met within 30 months…

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