What documents are received from the International Bureau for a national stage application?
The national stage application includes several important documents received from the International Bureau, including:
- The publication of the international application, which includes the cover page, description, claims, drawings, and search report
- The International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER) or International Preliminary Report on Patentability (IPRP)
- The priority document
- Any notifications of withdrawal
The MPEP states, “The examiner should review each such document and the important aspect indicated.” These documents provide crucial information for the examination of the national stage application.
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