Can a nonprovisional application claim benefit from a provisional application filed without an English translation?
Can a nonprovisional application claim benefit from a provisional application filed without an English translation? Yes, a nonprovisional application can claim the benefit of a provisional application filed without an English translation, but there are specific requirements. According to MPEP 601.01(a): If the provisional application was filed in a language other than English, an English-language…
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Can a provisional application be filed without an English translation? Yes, a provisional application can be filed in a language other than English. However, an English translation must be submitted within a specified timeframe. According to MPEP 601.01(b): ‘If the provisional application is filed in a language other than English, an English-language translation of the…
Read MoreWhat happens if an international application designating the US is published in a language other than English?
What happens if an international application designating the US is published in a language other than English? If an international application designating the United States is published under PCT Article 21(2) in a language other than English, a translation of the international application into English must be provided. The MPEP 211.01(c) states: If the international…
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