How should the interim copy be filed via the USPTO patent electronic filing system?

When filing an interim copy via the USPTO patent electronic filing system: The main parts of the foreign priority application (Abstract, Drawings, Specification, Claims, etc.) along with the cover sheet may be filed as a single PDF image file. Select the document description ‘Interim Copy of the Foreign Priority Application’ when indexing. For plain text…

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What does an examiner check when reviewing a claim to foreign priority?

When reviewing a claim to foreign priority, the examiner generally checks the following: That the papers contain no obvious formal defects That the papers correspond in number, date and country to the application identified in the application data sheet For original applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and international applications entering the national stage under…

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What is the difference between claiming foreign priority and claiming benefit of a U.S. provisional application?

Claiming foreign priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) and claiming benefit of a U.S. provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) are similar in some ways but have important differences: 1. Time limit:– Foreign priority: Must be claimed within 12 months (6 months for design applications)– Provisional: Must be claimed within 12 months 2. Effective filing date:–…

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What is the difference between claiming priority and claiming benefit in patent applications?

Claiming priority and claiming benefit are two different mechanisms in patent law, though both can affect the effective filing date of a patent application: Claiming Priority: Typically refers to claiming the right of priority to a foreign application under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) and (f) Also includes priority claims to provisional applications under 35 U.S.C. 119(e)…

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