Continuation Procedure Sample Clauses

Continuation Procedure. 0-------------------------12----------------------18--------------------------------------------------------30 File File PCT Publication File JP Appln. Priority Claim Continuation Designate U.S. Appln. The PCT application is filed within 12 months of the Japanese application, and designates the U.S. (and perhaps other countries). The continuation application is filed while the PCT application remains pending with respect to the United States (i.e., within 30 months from the priority date), includes a specific reference to the PCT application and has at least one inventor in common with the PCT application. Priority is claimed from the Japanese application.