Can applicants choose not to enter Article 19 Amendments in the U.S. national stage?

Yes, applicants can choose not to enter Article 19 Amendments in the U.S. national stage. The USPTO provides a specific mechanism for this purpose. According to MPEP 1893.01(a)(2): “The “Transmittal Letter To The United States Designated/Elected Office (DO/EO/US) Concerning A Submission Under 35 U.S.C. 371″ (Form PTO-1390) available at www.uspto.gov/patent/patents-forms includes a check box by…

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What should applicants do if their pre-July 1, 2009 Article 19 Amendments were not entered correctly?

If an applicant’s pre-July 1, 2009 Article 19 Amendments were not entered correctly in the U.S. national stage application, the USPTO recommends submitting a preliminary amendment. According to MPEP 1893.01(a)(2): “In such situations, applicants are encouraged to submit a preliminary amendment in accordance with 37 CFR 1.121 to obtain entry of the desired changes.” This…

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