How does the USPTO process notices of election for PCT applications?

The USPTO’s process for handling notices of election for PCT applications is described in MPEP 1881. The key points are:

1. All notices of election are received by the Office of PCT Operations from the International Bureau.
2. The Office of PCT Operations prepares the appropriate records of the election when a request for national stage entry is received.

The MPEP states: “All notices of election are received by the Office of PCT Operations from the International Bureau. The Office of PCT Operations prepares the appropriate records of the election when a request for national stage entry is received.“

This process ensures that the USPTO properly tracks and processes PCT applications that have elected the United States as an examination authority and are entering the national stage.

To learn more:

• USPTO
• PCT
• notice of election
• national stage entry
• patent application