What are the time limits for filing a certified copy in an international design application?
The time limits for filing a certified copy in an international design application are: General rule: Within the later of four months from the filing date of the international design application, or sixteen months from the filing date of the prior foreign application. Exception: These time limits do not apply if the priority document is…
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In a national stage application under 35 U.S.C. 371, the claim for priority must be made within the time limit set forth in the PCT and the Regulations under the PCT. According to 37 CFR 1.55(d)(2), this is the general rule, with some exceptions provided in paragraph (e) of the same section. The MPEP states:…
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