What is the process for requesting the U.S. Receiving Office to prepare and transmit a certified copy of a priority document?
If your earlier filed application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you can request the U.S. Receiving Office (RO/US) to prepare and transmit a certified copy of the earlier application to the International Bureau (IB). The process is as follows: Check the appropriate box on Form PCT/RO/101 (the Request form) when…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of the PCT international application transmittal letter?
The PCT international application transmittal letter (Form PTO-1382) serves to simplify the process of filing PCT international applications and related documents with the United States Receiving Office. As stated in MPEP 1830: “The form, which is intended to simplify the filing of PCT international applications and related documents with the United States Receiving Office, may…
Read MoreWhat is the PCT international application transmittal letter?
The PCT international application transmittal letter, Form PTO-1382, is a document used when filing PCT international applications and related documents with the United States Receiving Office. As stated in MPEP 1830: “A PCT international application transmittal letter, Form PTO-1382, is available for applicants to use when filing PCT international applications and related documents with the…
Read MoreIs the PCT international application transmittal letter required for filing a PCT application?
While the PCT international application transmittal letter (Form PTO-1382) is not explicitly stated as mandatory in MPEP 1830, it is highly recommended for use when filing PCT international applications with the United States Receiving Office. The MPEP states: “A PCT international application transmittal letter, Form PTO-1382, is available for applicants to use when filing PCT…
Read MoreWhat documents can be submitted with the PCT international application transmittal letter?
The PCT international application transmittal letter (Form PTO-1382) can be used to submit various documents related to PCT international applications. According to MPEP 1830: “A PCT international application transmittal letter, Form PTO-1382, is available for applicants to use when filing PCT international applications and related documents with the United States Receiving Office.” While the MPEP…
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