PCT AI Section 712 — Access to Electronic Records (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 712 Access to Electronic Records
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 712, 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 § 712 — Access to Electronic Records
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
712 Access to Electronic Records
Access permitted by the Treaty, the Regulations or these Administrative Instructions to documents contained in the file of an international application filed, processed or kept in electronic form may, at the option of the national Office or intergovernmental organization concerned, be provided by electronic means or in electronic form, having due regard to the need to ensure the integrity and where applicable confidentiality of data, the principles of electronic records management set out in Annex F , and the need to ensure security of the electronic networks, systems and applications of the Office or organization.