What kind of additional information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding Rospatent as an ISA?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide provides detailed information about International Searching Authorities, including Rospatent. According to the MPEP, For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide found on WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html). This means that in Annex D, you can find specific details about:

• Subject matter limitations for Rospatent as an ISA
• Additional search fees that may apply
• Information about cited documents
• Other relevant details for using Rospatent as an ISA

This resource is valuable for applicants considering Rospatent as their International Searching Authority for PCT applications.