How can an appointment of an agent or common representative be revoked in a PCT application?

The appointment of an agent or common representative in a PCT application can be revoked as follows: The revocation must be made by the persons who made the appointment or their successors in title. The document containing the revocation must be signed by these individuals. If an agent’s appointment is revoked, any sub-agent appointments made…

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How can an applicant request early communication to an elected Office under PCT Article 40(2)?

MPEP 1881 outlines the process for an applicant to request early communication to an elected Office under PCT Article 40(2). The relevant part of MPEP 1881 states: “Where the applicant makes an express request to an elected Office under Article 40(2) prior to the international publication of the international application, the International Bureau shall, upon…

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Can the applicant request early publication of an international application?

Can the applicant request early publication of an international application? Yes, the applicant can request early publication of an international application. According to MPEP 1857: “The applicant may request the International Bureau to publish the international application any time before the expiration of 18 months from the priority date; however, any such request must be…

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Can the priority document be used to support obvious mistake corrections in a PCT application?

No, the priority document (application) cannot be used to support obvious mistake corrections to the description, claims, or drawings in a PCT application. According to MPEP 1836: “Applicants often attempt to rely upon the priority application to establish a basis for obvious mistake. The priority document (application) cannot be used to support obvious mistake corrections…

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What is the “priority date” in the context of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?

The priority date is a crucial concept in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. According to MPEP 1842, “Time limits under the PCT are measured from the ‘priority date’ of the application.” The MPEP further explains: “The priority date for the purposes of computing time limits is defined in PCT Article 2(xi). Where an international…

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