Who can use the ILPO as an International Searching Authority?

According to MPEP 1840.05, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for specific applicants:

“…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 means that U.S. nationals or residents can choose the ILPO as their ISA when filing PCT applications through either the USPTO or the International Bureau as the receiving office.

To learn more:

• ILPO
• International Searching Authority
• PCT applications
• U.S. nationals
• U.S. residents