What are the requirements for claiming benefit of an international application in a U.S. national application? To claim the benefit of an international application in a U.S. national application, certain requirements must be met. According to MPEP 211.01(c): ‘In order for a U.S. national application to be entitled to the benefit of the filing date…

Can a US national application claim benefit of an international application that entered national stage in another country? Yes, a U.S. national application can claim the benefit of an international application that entered the national stage in another country, as long as certain conditions are met. The MPEP provides guidance on this: “A U.S. national…