How 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…
Read MoreCan I use Priority Mail Express® for international patent application submissions to the USPTO?
Can I use Priority Mail Express® for international patent application submissions to the USPTO? Yes, you can use Priority Mail Express® for international patent application submissions to the USPTO. However, there are specific considerations: Priority Mail Express® can be used for correspondence relative to international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The USPTO acts…
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All possible FAQs have been exhausted. No further meaningful questions can be generated from the given MPEP section. To learn more: International Application Transmittal Letter PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty
Read MoreWhat is the effect of an international application designating the United States?
An international application designating the United States has significant effects as outlined in MPEP 1810 and 35 U.S.C. 363: For applications subject to the America Invents Act (AIA): “An international application designating the United States shall have the effect, from its international filing date under article 11 of the treaty, of a national application for…
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