What documents are received from the International Bureau for a national stage application?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

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.