PCT AI Section 617 — Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c) (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 617 Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
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Official MPEP § 617 — Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
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617 Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
- (a) Where, in accordance with Rule 90.4(d) , an International Preliminary Examining Authority waives the requirement under Rule 90.4(b) that a separate power of attorney be submitted to it, the International Preliminary Examining Authority shall notify the International Bureau accordingly.
- (b) Where, in accordance with Rule 90.5(c) , an International Preliminary Examining Authority waives the requirement under Rule 90.5(a)(ii) that a copy of a general power of attorney be attached to the demand or any separate notice, it shall notify the International Bureau accordingly.
- (c) An International Preliminary Examining Authority may require a separate power of attorney, or a copy of a general power of attorney, in particular instances even if the International Preliminary Examining Authority has waived the requirement in general.
- (d) An International Preliminary Examining Authority which has notified the International Bureau under paragraph (a) or (b) shall notify the International Bureau of any change to the information notified under those paragraphs.