Can the 30-month deadline for national stage entry be extended?
No, the 30-month deadline for national stage entry cannot be extended. The MPEP clearly states: “The thirty-month time period set forth in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e) and (h) of this section may not be extended.” (37 CFR 1.495(a))
This means that the basic national fee must be paid and the copy of the international application (if required) must be received by the USPTO within 30 months from the priority date. Failure to meet these requirements will result in abandonment of the application.
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