How do I retrieve a priority document from a foreign IP office using PDX?

How do I retrieve a priority document from a foreign IP office using PDX?

To retrieve a priority document from a foreign IP office using PDX:

  • Ensure the foreign IP office participates in PDX.
  • File an application with the USPTO that claims priority to the foreign application.
  • Submit a Request to Retrieve through EFS-Web or Patent Center.
  • Include the foreign application number, country code, and filing date.
  • The USPTO will attempt to retrieve the document electronically.

According to MPEP 215.01: “The USPTO will attempt to electronically retrieve the priority document through the WIPO DAS […] or through a bilateral PDX agreement.”

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Topics: MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: electronic retrieval, PDX