Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)

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§ 1.1 Meaning of Abbreviated Expressions - none Patent Cooperation Treaty

§ 1.1 Meaning of Abbreviated Expressions

(a) In these Regulations, the word "Treaty" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

(b) In these Regulations, the words "Chapter" and "Article" refer to the specified Chapter or Article of the Treaty.

Rule 2
Interpretation of Certain Words

§ 2.1 "Applicant"

Whenever the word "applicant" is used, it shall be construed as meaning also the agent or other representative of the applicant, except where the contrary clearly follows from the wording or the nature of the provision, or the context in which the word is used, such as, in particular, where the provision refers to the residence or nationality of the applicant.

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