What are the restrictions on foreign filing for secrecy order applications?

Secrecy order applications are subject to strict restrictions on foreign filing to protect national security. The MPEP 130 outlines these restrictions:

A secrecy order bars the filing of a foreign application based on the application under secrecy order without prior license from the Commissioner for Patents.

Key points regarding foreign filing restrictions:

• Filing a foreign application without authorization is prohibited.
• A license from the Commissioner for Patents is required for any foreign filing.
• Unauthorized foreign filing can result in severe penalties, including abandonment of the application.
• These restrictions are in place to prevent disclosure of sensitive information to foreign entities.

Inventors and applicants must be aware of these restrictions to avoid legal complications and potential national security breaches.

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