PCT Flashcards
1
Q
Entering the National phase in the US
A
- Pay the required National fees
- Furnish a translation of the IA
- Submit required oath or declaration
2
Q
Minimum part of IA
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3
Q
PCT time table
A
4
Q
Prior art of PCT
A
Filing date prior to 11/29/00 (pre-AIPA) 102(e) prior art only when:
FOoT rule (fee, oath, translation)
This date exist only when US patent based on the IA has issued
Post- 11/29/00 (post AIPA) : If IA designated the US and published in English
Under AIA 102(a)(2): prior art date of PCT is the earliest priority date, providing the IA designated the US at the time of filing.
5
Q
When is basic filing fee due?
A
30 months from earliest National filing date
6
Q
A demand for International prelim examination must be filed with?
A
International prelim examining authority
7
Q
FOT rule
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