PCT Rule 93bis — Manner of Communication of Documents (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Rule 93bis, including 13 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 outlines the process for filing amendments to claims within 2 months of receiving an international search report, including how to file a brief statement explaining the changes.

What this section covers

Defines the manner in which applicants may amend their claims after receiving an international search report.

Key obligations

Applicants must file amendments to their claims within 2 months of receiving the international search report.
May file a brief statement explaining their amendments if desired.

Practice notes

Ensure amendments are clearly marked and reference the international search report.
Do not file amendments that do not address issues raised in the international search report, as they may be disregarded.

2-Month Amendment Period After Search ReportMPEP 1801Permitted
Amendments and Search Report Published at 18 MonthsMPEP 1801
ISA Written Opinion Not Publicly Available Until 30 MonthsMPEP 1801
ISA Written Opinion and Applicant Comments Publicly AvailableMPEP 1801
Abstract Must Be Included In International PublicationMPEP 1801
Amendments to Claims Must Be Published With Search ReportMPEP 1801
Search Report and Abstract Must Be in English If Application Is Not in EnglishMPEP 1801
Gazette Contains Published Application InformationMPEP 1801
International Application Publications Sent to Designated OfficesMPEP 1801
No Copy Required for US FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required
Copy of International Application Required Within 30 MonthsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required
Published Application Available to U.S. Office at 18 MonthsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)
Publication by International Bureau Satisfies U.S. Filing RequirementsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required

No Copy Required for US FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required
Copy of International Application Required Within 30 MonthsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required
Publication by International Bureau Satisfies U.S. Filing RequirementsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 1801	2-Month Amendment Period After Search ReportMPEP 1801Permitted Amendments and Search Report Published at 18 MonthsMPEP 1801 ISA Written Opinion Not Publicly Available Until 30 MonthsMPEP 1801 ISA Written Opinion and Applicant Comments Publicly AvailableMPEP 1801 Abstract Must Be Included In International PublicationMPEP 1801 Amendments to Claims Must Be Published With Search ReportMPEP 1801 Search Report and Abstract Must Be in English If Application Is Not in EnglishMPEP 1801 Gazette Contains Published Application InformationMPEP 1801 International Application Publications Sent to Designated OfficesMPEP 1801
MPEP § 1893.01(a)(1)	No Copy Required for US FilingMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required Copy of International Application Required Within 30 MonthsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required Published Application Available to U.S. Office at 18 MonthsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1) Publication by International Bureau Satisfies U.S. Filing RequirementsMPEP 1893.01(a)(1)Required

MPEP Section

Rules

MPEP § 1801