When did Rospatent become an International Searching Authority?

When did Rospatent become an International Searching Authority?

According to MPEP 1840.04, Rospatent became an International Searching Authority on a specific date: “The Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) (Russian Federation) became an International Searching Authority on October 10, 2008.” This date marks the beginning of Rospatent’s official capacity to conduct international searches for PCT applications.

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• Rospatent
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