When does the national stage of an international patent application commence?
The national stage of an international patent application commences upon expiration of 30 months from the priority date, unless the applicant makes an express request for early processing. Specifically: “Subject to 35 U.S.C. 371(f), the national stage shall commence with the expiration of the applicable time limit under PCT Article 22(1) or (2), or under…
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