MPEP § 1869 — Notification to International Bureau of Demand (Annotated Rules)
§1869 Notification to International Bureau of Demand
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1869, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Notification to International Bureau of Demand
This section addresses Notification to International Bureau of Demand.
Key Rules
Article 19 Amendment Scope
The International Preliminary Examining Authority, pursuant to PCT Rule 61, promptly notifies the International Bureau and the applicant of the filing of any Demand. The International Bureau in turn notifies each elected Office of their election and also notifies the applicant that such notification has been made.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Article 19 Amendment Scope | PCT Rule 61 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 1869 — Notification to International Bureau of Demand
Source: USPTO1869 Notification to International Bureau of Demand [R-08.2012]
PCT Article 31
Demand for International Preliminary Examination
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- (7) Each elected Office shall be notified of its election.
The International Preliminary Examining Authority, pursuant to PCT Rule 61, promptly notifies the International Bureau and the applicant of the filing of any Demand. The International Bureau in turn notifies each elected Office of their election and also notifies the applicant that such notification has been made.