35 U.S.C. § 362 — International Searching Authority and (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

35 U.S.C. § 362 International Searching Authority and

Source: Patent Statute (35 U.S.C.)BlueIron Update:
5 Rules2 Verbatim

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 362, including 5 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

This section defines the role of the United States International Searching Authority in conducting international searches for applications filed with the U.S. Receiving Office, adhering to PCT Article 16 requirements.

What this section covers

  • Defines the role of the United States International Searching Authority in conducting international searches for applications filed with the U.S. Receiving Office.

Key obligations

  • Ensure international applications filed with the U.S. Receiving Office are properly submitted for an international search by the United States International Searching Authority.
  • Comply with PCT Article 16 requirements for conducting the international search by the U.S. International Searching Authority.
  • Adhere to USC and CFR regulations regarding the conduct of international searches by the U.S. International Searching Authority.

Practice notes

  • Ensure applications are complete and meet all PCT requirements before submission for an international search by the U.S. International Searching Authority.
  • Be aware of potential delays in receiving the international search report if applications are not properly formatted or contain missing information.

Related Provisions

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22