How does the USPTO determine if a delay in claiming priority was unintentional?

The USPTO evaluates whether a delay in claiming priority was unintentional based on the totality of the circumstances. According to MPEP 214.02: The Director may require additional information where there is a question whether the delay was unintentional. This means that the USPTO may request additional information from the applicant to determine if the delay…

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What happens if an international application designating the US is withdrawn?

What happens if an international application designating the US is withdrawn? If an international application designating the United States is withdrawn or considered withdrawn, either generally or as to the United States, it cannot serve as the basis for priority in a subsequent U.S. application. The MPEP states: “An international application designating the United States…

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