PCT AI Section 606 — Cancellation of Elections (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 606 Cancellation of Elections
Source: PCT Administrative InstructionBlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 606, including 0 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 § 606 — Cancellation of Elections
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
606 Cancellation of Elections
- (a) The International Preliminary Examining Authority shall cancel
ex officio:
- (i) the election of any State which is not a designated State;
- (ii) the election of any State not bound by Chapter II of the Treaty.
- (b) The International Preliminary Examining Authority shall enclose that election within square brackets, shall draw a line between the square brackets while still leaving the election legible and shall enter, in the margin, the words “CANCELLED EX OFFICIO BY IPEA” or their equivalent in the language of the demand, and shall notify the applicant accordingly.