What is not required for entering into the National Phase of an International Application?

Entering the National Phase of an International Application allows applicants to pursue patent protection in individual countries after an international patent application has been filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). For this process, several components are typically required, including the translation of the application into the language of the national office, payment of the necessary national fees, and submission of an Oath or Declaration as part of the requirements to ensure that the application adheres to national laws.

The submission of a new application is not a requirement for entering the National Phase. Instead, the applicant transitions from the international stage (where the application is filed) to the national stage (where they seek protection in specific countries) using the original PCT application as the basis. Hence, this answered choice is correct because it highlights that no new application needs to be created; rather, the existing international application serves as the foundation for seeking patent protection in the specific jurisdictions selected by the applicant.

In summary, entering the National Phase utilizes the original international application, making the need for a new application unnecessary.