Does filing an interim copy replace the need for a certified copy of the foreign application?
No, filing an interim copy does not replace the need for a certified copy of the foreign application. While an interim copy satisfies the timeliness requirement, a certified copy is still required. The MPEP clarifies this point: Thus, providing an interim copy of a foreign application under 37 CFR 1.55(j) satisfies the requirement for a…
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