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§ 49.2 Languages - none Patent Cooperation Treaty

§ 49.2 Languages

The language into which translation may be required must be an official language of the designated Office. If there are several of such languages, no translation may be required if the international application is in one of them. If there are several official languages and a translation must be furnished, the applicant may choose any of those languages. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, if there are several official languages but the national law prescribes the use of one such language for foreigners, a translation into that language may be required.

§ 49.3 Statements Under

Article 19; Indications Under Rule 13^bis.4

For the purposes of Article 22 and the present Rule, any statement made under Article 19(1) and any indication furnished under Rule 13^bis.4 shall, subject to Rule 49.5(c) and (h), be considered part of the international application.

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