Where can I find more information about the PDX program?

The USPTO provides additional information about the Priority Document Exchange (PDX) program on its official website. According to the MPEP: The Office website provides additional information concerning the priority document exchange program (www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/international-protection/electronic-priority-document-exchange-pdx). This website includes important details such as: A list of intellectual property offices participating in the PDX program Information necessary for each…

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What is the PDX program for patent applications?

The Priority Document Exchange (PDX) program is an electronic system that allows participating intellectual property offices to exchange priority documents securely. According to MPEP 215.01, “Under the PDX program, the participating offices electronically transmit priority documents to each other as needed.” This program eliminates the need for applicants to submit paper certified copies of priority…

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How does the PDX program work for USPTO design applications?

The USPTO attempts to retrieve foreign applications for design applications through the PDX program where possible. Specifically for Spanish industrial design applications: The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office deposits certain ES industrial design applications for access by the USPTO via the WIPO DAS. Therefore, when the applicant claims foreign priority to an ES industrial design…

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How can I request participation in the priority document exchange program?

How can I request participation in the priority document exchange program? To request participation in the priority document exchange (PDX) program, you need to follow specific procedures outlined in MPEP 213.04. Here’s what you need to do: Applicants may participate in the priority document exchange (PDX) program by requesting that the USPTO retrieve a copy…

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How does the USPTO retrieve foreign priority documents through the priority document exchange program?

The USPTO retrieves foreign priority documents through the priority document exchange program automatically when certain conditions are met. As stated in MPEP 215.02(a): “The USPTO will attempt retrieval of the priority document through the priority document exchange program when the applicant has (1) requested retrieval via the Priority Document Exchange (PDX) program in an application…

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