What documents are required for national stage entry in the US?

For national stage entry in the United States, the following documents are required:

• A copy of the international application (if not previously communicated by the International Bureau)
• An English translation of the international application (if not in English)
• The basic national fee
• An oath or declaration of the inventors
• A surcharge if the basic national fee or oath/declaration is filed later than 30 months from the priority date

According to MPEP 601.04: “A translated copy of the international application and the basic national fee are required to be filed with the U.S. Designated or Elected Office not later than the expiration of 30 months from the priority date.”

To learn more:

• national stage entry
• required documents
• PCT application
• US patent office