Who is eligible to elect Contracting States under PCT Chapter II?
Eligibility to elect Contracting States under PCT Chapter II depends on the applicant’s status and the states’ participation in the treaty. According to MPEP 1864.03: Applicants referred to in PCT Article 31(2)(a) may elect any Contracting State bound by Chapter II. Applicants referred to in PCT Article 31(2)(b) may only elect Contracting States bound by…
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