Where can I find the recommended presentation of foreign application numbers?
The recommended presentation of foreign application numbers can be found in the WIPO Handbook on Industrial Property Information and Documentation. The MPEP provides specific guidance:
A complete updated list of the recommended presentation of a foreign application number based on the numbering system used by the foreign intellectual property office is maintained by the WIPO and can be found in the online WIPO Handbook on Industrial Property Information and Documentation
To access this information:
- Visit the WIPO website (www.wipo.int/standards/en/)
- Navigate to Part 7: Examples and Industrial Property Offices Practices
- Refer to Part 7.2.1: Presentation of Application Numbers
Additionally, the MPEP mentions a survey of current practices: www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/standards/en/pdf_/07-02-06.pdf
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure