What are the basic requirements for entering the national stage in the United States?
To enter the national stage in the United States, an applicant must fulfill the following basic requirements within 30 months from the priority date: Pay the basic national fee (37 CFR 1.492(a)) Submit a copy of the international application (unless previously communicated by the International Bureau or originally filed in the USPTO) As stated in…
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The basic national fee requirements for entering the U.S. national stage include: The basic national fee (37 CFR 1.492(a)) Search fee (37 CFR 1.492(b)) Examination fee (37 CFR 1.492(c)) Application size fee, if applicable (37 CFR 1.492(j)) These fees are due within the 30-month time period set in 37 CFR 1.495(b). As stated in MPEP…
Read MoreWhat happens if the basic national fee is not paid on time for US national stage entry?
What happens if the basic national fee is not paid on time for US national stage entry? If the basic national fee is not paid on time for US national stage entry, the application will be considered abandoned. However, the MPEP provides guidance on potential remedies: If the basic national fee is not paid on…
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