Can a designated Contracting Party refuse the effects of a correction?
Yes, a designated Contracting Party can refuse the effects of a correction made to the International Register. According to MPEP 2930: “The Office of any designated Contracting Party shall have the right to declare in a notification to the International Bureau that it refuses to recognize the effects of the correction. Rules 18 to 19…
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An applicant can appeal a refusal to grant a filing date by submitting a petition. The MPEP states: “Any review of the refusal to grant a filing date as of the date of deposit of the application would be by way of petition, accompanied by the petition fee (37 CFR 1.17(f)).” When submitting a petition,…
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