What are the consequences of improperly identifying a foreign priority application?

Improperly identifying a foreign priority application can have serious consequences for a patent applicant. According to MPEP 214.04: ‘Where the claim to priority in an application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) is presented after the time period provided by 37 CFR 1.55(d) and without the required petition, or where the claim to priority is presented…

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