37 CFR 1.438 — The abstract

37 CFR 1.438 — The abstract.

(a) Requirements as to the content and form of the abstract are set forth in PCT Rule 8 , and shall be adhered to.

(b) Lack of an abstract upon filing of an international application will not affect the granting of a filing date. However, failure to furnish an abstract within one month from the date of the notification by the Receiving Office will result in the international application being declared withdrawn.

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