What is the significance of a national application being made under 35 U.S.C. 111?
What is the significance of a national application being made under 35 U.S.C. 111?
A national application made under 35 U.S.C. 111 signifies that it is filed directly with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and follows the standard U.S. patent application process.
The MPEP 201.01 states: ‘A national application is one that was filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under 35 U.S.C. 111.’ This means that the application is subject to U.S. patent laws and procedures from the outset.
Applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111 include:
- Original (nonprovisional) applications
- Reissue applications
- Design applications
- Plant applications
- Provisional applications
These applications are distinct from international applications that enter the national stage in the U.S. under 35 U.S.C. 371.
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