What are the differences in IDS requirements for U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications?

For U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications, there are specific requirements for submitting Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs). The MPEP states: “When filing a continuing application that claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 to an international application that designated the U.S. (see MPEP § 1895), it will be necessary for the applicant to submit…

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