When is an English translation required for a PCT application entering the U.S. national stage?

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based) BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules 5 Related FAQs 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. An English translation is required for a PCT application entering the U.S. national stage under the following conditions: The international application was filed in a language other than English The application was not published under PCT Article 21(2) in English This requirement is based on 35 U.S.C. 371(c)(2) and 37 CFR 1.495(c) . As stated in the MPEP: “Applicants entering the national stage in the U.S. are required to file an English translation of the international application if the international application was filed in another language and was not published under PCT Article 21(2) in English.” Additionally, for applications with an international filing date on or after July 1, 2022, an English translation is required for any Sequence Listing XML containing non-English language values for language-dependent free text qualifiers. Related Rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure 10 rules Collapse English Translation Required for International Applications MPEP 1893.01(d) Translation Required for National Stage Entry MPEP 1893.01(a)(1) Required Include International Filing Date for National Stage Applications MPEP 1893 Recommended Identification of U.S. National Stage Application MPEP 1893.03(a) International Application May Publish MPEP 1893.01(a)(1) Permitted National Stage Commences After PCT Time Limits MPEP 1893.01 Required Requirement for Oath/Declaration in National Stage MPEP 1893.01(a)(1) Required National Stage Commences After PCT Time Limits MPEP 1893.01 Required 371(c) Date Determines National Stage Entry MPEP 1893.03(b) Required National Stage Commences After Time Limit MPEP 1893.01 Required Other Related FAQs 5 FAQs Collapse Why does MPEP 602.07 refer to MPEP § 1...