[Patentpractice] [Pct] Inconsistent name between priority doc and PCT re "The University of X" vs "University of X"

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How close are you to the 30-month deadline?  Do you have 1 day?  Can you correct the applicant name tomorrow at WIPO?  (Under 92bis PCT — I am sure others will correct me)



> On Sep 25, 2025, at 5:25 PM, Karen S. Canady via Pct <pct at oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:
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> We have been asked to file a US National Stage on short notice and now see that the priority provisional was filed in the name of “The University of X” whereas the PCT 101 identified the applicant as “University of X”. When you google the university, it states that the legal name is “The University of X” and that their “preferred name” is “University of X”.
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> We try to always ensure the Applicant name is the same in both documents, but here we are. Does anyone know of TYFOIL or other issues that make this a problem? If so, what is the best version of their name to use for the US National Stage entry? We plan to stick with the name as used in the PCT, but wondering if there is any corrective action we should be taking.
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