Can an elected State require translation of the international preliminary examination report?
Yes, an elected State can require translation of the international preliminary examination report if it’s not in the official language(s) of its national office. This is specified in MPEP 1879.03, which cites PCT Rule 72.1(a):
“Any elected State may require that the international preliminary examination report, established in any language other than the official language, or one of the official languages, of its national Office, be translated into English.”
If an elected State requires such a translation, they must notify the International Bureau, which will publish this requirement in the Gazette. The International Bureau is responsible for preparing the translation of the report body, while the applicant is responsible for translating any annexes.
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