What information should be included on the bib-data sheet for foreign priority applications?
For foreign priority applications, the bib-data sheet should include:
- Application number
- Country (or intellectual property authority)
- Day, month, and year of filing
MPEP 202 specifies: “A bib-data sheet should include the application number, country (or intellectual property authority), day, month, and year of each foreign application that the U.S. application is claiming the priority of. The examiner should check this information for accuracy.”
It’s important to note that only countries qualifying for benefits under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) should be listed. Applications from non-qualifying countries should be lined through on the bib-data sheet.
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims,
MPEP 202-Cross-Noting,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure