RA 165 Section 16

Formal examination of application.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Formal examination of application.—When an application for patent has been filed the Director shall determine whether it complies with the formal requirements. If the application is defective in this respect the applicant shall be notified of the specific defects and a time fixed, not less than four months, within which such defects may be remedied. If the applicant fails to request reconsideration or to remedy the defects within the time fixed by the Director, of within such additional time, not exceeding four months, as may be granted, the application shall be denied.

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CitationRA 165 Section 16 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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