PCT AI Section 336 — Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c) (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 336 Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
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Official MPEP § 336 — Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
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336 Waivers under Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c)
- (a) Where, in accordance with Rule 90.4(d) , a receiving Office waives the requirement under Rule 90.4(b) that a separate power of attorney be submitted to it, the receiving Office shall notify the International Bureau accordingly.
- (b) Where, in accordance with Rule 90.5(c) , a receiving Office waives the requirement under Rule 90.5(a)(ii) that a copy of a general power of attorney be attached to the request or any separate notice, the receiving Office shall notify the International Bureau accordingly.
- (c) A receiving Office may require a separate power of attorney, or a copy of a general power of attorney, in particular instances even if the receiving Office has waived the requirement in general.
- (d) A receiving Office 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.