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Question:
What are two of the requirements for an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application?
Answer:
If an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application is required:
- 1) the translation must be that of the certified copy (of the foreign application as filed) and
- 2) it must be filed together with a statement that the translation of the certified copy is accurate.
Chapter Details:
The answer to this question can be found in chapter 200 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims.
The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 01.2024, Published November 2024. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the question and answer may or may not be applicable in later Editions or revisions.
Section Summary:
This question and answer comes from section 214 of the MPEP. The following is a brief summary of section 214.
214 Formal Requirements of Claim for Foreign Priority
This section covers the time for filing a priority claim and unintentionally delayed priority claims.