How is an oath authenticated for patent applications when executed in a non-Hague Convention country?

For countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, the authentication process for oaths in patent applications is different. The MPEP states: “When the oath is made in a foreign country not a member of the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, the authority of any officer other than…

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What is the Hague Convention Apostille and how does it affect patent application oaths?

The Hague Convention Apostille is an international certification that simplifies the authentication process for documents executed in foreign countries. For patent applications, it affects the execution of oaths as follows: “The Convention abolishes the certification of the authority of the notary public in a member country by a diplomatic or consular officer of the United…

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