What happens if I submit a non-English InventionTitle to the USPTO for an international application?

If you submit a non-English InventionTitle to the USPTO for an international application, where the USPTO is acting as the Receiving Office (RO/US), your application will be transferred to the International Bureau. According to MPEP 2413.01(i): “If non-English language is presented to RO/US for a ‘Sequence Listing XML,’ then RO/US will transfer the international application…

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Are there language requirements for the InventionTitle element in international applications?

Yes, there are specific language requirements for the InventionTitle element in international applications. According to MPEP 2413.01(i): “When the USPTO is the Receiving Office (RO/US) for an international application, the English language is required for the InventionTitle element and any other language dependent free text element of the ‘Sequence Listing XML.’” If a non-English language…

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What languages does the U.S. Receiving Office accept for PCT applications?

The U.S. Receiving Office only accepts PCT applications in English. This is based on 35 U.S.C. 361(c), which states: “The U.S. Receiving Office continues to accept applications only in English.” It’s important to note that this restriction applies specifically to the U.S. Receiving Office, and other countries may have different language requirements for PCT applications.…

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What is the role of the Receiving Office (RO) in the PCT process?

The Receiving Office (RO) plays a crucial role in the initial stages of the PCT process. According to the MPEP, The receiving Office functions as the filing and formalities review organization for international applications. The main responsibilities of the Receiving Office include: Accepting and processing international applications Conducting formalities review Granting an international filing date…

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What role does the International Bureau play in PCT applications filed with it as the receiving Office?

The MPEP 1864.02 addresses the role of the International Bureau when it acts as the receiving Office for PCT applications. Specifically, it cites PCT Rule 54.3, which states: “Where the international application is filed with the International Bureau as receiving Office under Rule 19.1(a)(iii), the International Bureau shall, for the purposes of Article 31(2)(a), be…

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