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§ 2.4 "Priority Period" - Appendix T Patent Cooperation Treaty
§ 2.4 "Priority Period"
(a) Whenever the term "priority period" is used in relation to a priority claim, it shall be construed as meaning the period of 12 months from the filing date of the earlier application whose priority is so claimed. The day of filing of the earlier application shall not be included in that period.
(b) Rule 80.5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the priority period.
PART B - Rules Concerning Chapter I of the Treaty
Rule 3
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