What happens if the required translation or statement is missing for a non-English provisional application?

If the required translation or statement is missing for a non-English provisional application, the following consequences apply: The USPTO will issue a notice stating that the required documents are missing. The applicant must supply the missing translation and/or statement in the provisional application. The applicant must provide confirmation in the present application that the translation…

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What happens if the required translation and statement are not filed for a non-English provisional application?

If the required translation and statement are not filed for a non-English provisional application, serious consequences can occur. According to MPEP ¶ 2.38: “If 1) and 2) are not filed (or if the benefit claim is not withdrawn) prior to the expiration of the time period set in this Office action, the present application will…

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What happens if a nonprovisional patent application is filed without all required fees?

If a nonprovisional patent application is filed without all required fees, the USPTO will send a notice to the applicant. According to the MPEP: Filing dates are accorded to nonprovisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b) submitted without the… required fees (basic filing fee, and search and examination fees (for applications filed on or after…

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What happens if a patent application is filed without a correspondence address?

If a patent application is filed without a correspondence address: The USPTO needs a correspondence address to notify the applicant of any missing parts or requirements. If no address is provided, the Office may use the mailing address of the first named inventor as the correspondence address. Without a correspondence address, the applicant is considered…

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