What is an interim copy of a foreign priority document and when is it acceptable?
An interim copy of a foreign priority document is a copy that is submitted before the certified copy is available. The MPEP 213.02 provides guidance on when an interim copy is acceptable: The Office may require that an ‘interim copy’ of the foreign application be furnished in the event that the certified copy of the…
Read MoreWhat is an inventor’s certificate and how does it relate to patent priority rights?
An inventor’s certificate is a form of intellectual property protection offered in some countries. It can form the basis for priority rights under certain conditions, as stated in 35 U.S.C. 119(d): Applications for inventors’ certificates filed in a foreign country in which applicants have a right to apply, at their discretion, either for a patent…
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