When must an applicant provide a certified translation for a foreign benefit application?
According to MPEP 2304.01(c), an applicant must provide a certified translation of a foreign benefit application when: The foreign benefit application or PCT application is not filed in English The examiner requires the applicant to file a certified translation The applicant wants to be accorded the benefit of the non-English language application The MPEP states:…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of not providing a certified translation for a foreign benefit application?
Failing to provide a certified translation for a foreign benefit application can have significant consequences. According to MPEP 2304.01(c): “Any showing of priority that relies on a non-English language application is prima facie insufficient if no certified translation of the application is on file.” This means that without a certified translation, the applicant may not…
Read MoreWhat is required for foreign benefit applications in patent proceedings?
For foreign benefit applications or Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications not filed in English, a certified translation is required. This requirement is specified in MPEP 2304.01(c), which states: “A certified translation of every foreign benefit application or Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application not filed in English is required. See 35 U.S.C. 119(b)(3) and 372(b)(3) and…
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