What are the requirements for filing a continuation or divisional of a PCT application in the US?
To file a continuation or divisional of a PCT application designating the United States, the following requirements must be met: The PCT application must be pending (not abandoned) at the time of filing the continuation or divisional. The continuation or divisional must be filed before the patenting, abandonment, or termination of proceedings on the PCT…
Read MoreWhat happens if a certified copy of the priority document is not filed within the time limit in a U.S. national stage application?
If a certified copy of the priority document is not filed within the time limit in a U.S. national stage application, the following consequences may occur: The right to priority may be lost if the certified copy is not filed within the time period set in 37 CFR 1.55. However, if the certified copy is…
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