How are Article 19 Amendments processed in the U.S. national stage?
Article 19 Amendments are processed in the U.S. national stage as follows: The amendment is forwarded to the U.S. Designated Office by the International Bureau for inclusion in the U.S. national stage application. If the amendment is in English, it will replace the original English language claims of the international application. If the amendment is…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for submitting Article 19 Amendments in the U.S. national stage?
The deadline for submitting Article 19 Amendments in the U.S. national stage is the date of commencement of the national stage. According to MPEP 1893.01(a)(2): “The Article 19 amendment(s) and the English translation of the amendment(s) must be received by the Office by the date of commencement of the national stage (see MPEP § 1893.01).…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO prioritize international applications in the national stage?
The USPTO has specific guidelines for prioritizing international applications entering the national stage. According to the MPEP: “See 37 CFR 1.496 and MPEP § 1893.03 for the order of examination of international applications in the national stage, including taking up out of order certain national stage applications which have been indicated as satisfying the criteria…
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