PCT Article 32 — – The International Preliminary Examining Authority (MPEP Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT Article 32 – The International Preliminary Examining Authority
Source: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Article 32, 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.
Official MPEP § 32 — – The International Preliminary Examining Authority
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Article 32 – The International Preliminary Examining Authority
- (1) International preliminary examination shall be carried out by the International Preliminary Examining Authority.
- (2) In the case of demands referred to in Article 31(2)(a) , the receiving Office, and, in the case of demands referred to in Article 31(2)(b) , the Assembly, shall, in accordance with the applicable agreement between the interested International Preliminary Examining Authority or Authorities and the International Bureau, specify the International Preliminary Examining Authority or Authorities competent for the preliminary examination.
- (3) The provisions of Article 16(3) shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in respect of International Preliminary Examining Authorities.
| MPEP Section | Rules |
|---|---|
| MPEP § 1862 | |
| MPEP § 1879.02 |