When did the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) become an International Searching Authority?

The Israel Patent Office (ILPO) became available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) on October 1, 2014. As stated in the MPEP 1840.05:

“Since October 1, 2014, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) has been available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office.”

This information was originally announced in the Official Gazette on November 4, 2014.

To learn more:

• ILPO
• International Searching Authority
• PCT applications
• USPTO
• Official Gazette