How should claims be numbered in a PCT application?
According to MPEP 1824, claims in a PCT application should be numbered as follows:
- Claims should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals
- The numbering should start anew when claims are amended
- The method of numbering amended claims is governed by the Administrative Instructions
The MPEP cites PCT Rule 6.1, which states: “If there are several claims, they shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.“
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