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●●●Choosing between a “bypass” continuationor entering the US national phase?There are many factors that might influence thischoice – the standard for restriction that will beapplied, for exampleHere is one more factor. Suppose you have anIA (international application) filed beforeSeptember 16, 2012 and suppose you have amissing or uncooperative inventor?Then you might pick “bypass” so as to avoidhaving to satisfy Rule 47 practice85●●Choosing between a “bypass” continuationor entering the US national phase?Here is a second factor. Suppose you have anIA (international application) filed beforeSeptember 16, 2012 and suppose you have anon-inventor client that wishes to be theapplicant?Then you might pick “bypass” so as to permitthe non-inventor client to become the applicant86In the case of conflicting indicationsas to 111(a) and 371 ...●●Under the old rules, it would be presumed thatthe application is to be a 111(a) applicationUnder the new rules, it will be presumed thatthe application is to be a 371 application87