Identification
- Label (rdfs)
- PA640 Quasi-Judicial Administrative Proceedings - International
- Preferred Label
- PA640 Quasi-Judicial Administrative Proceedings - International
- Alternative Labels
- N/A
- Identifier
- N/A
Definition and Examples
- Definition
- All action associated with completing a quasi-judicial proceeding before an administrative tribunal associated with a Patent Office outside of the home country of the applicant in connection with an application filed under PA500, including Appeals, Oppositions, Interferences and other ex-parte and inter-partes proceedings. Includes collecting evidence, preparing and filing motions, briefs, responses, replies, surreplies, and other documents, attending conferences, depositions, hearings, and other proceedings. Does not include requests for supervisory action ("Petitions" in the U.S.) under PA630. Note that external expenses are included under E100