PCT AI Section 803 — Availability of an Observation and Related (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 803 Availability of an Observation and Related
Source: PCT Administrative InstructionBlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 803, 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 § 803 — Availability of an Observation and Related
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803 Availability of an Observation and Related Information
- (a) Any third party observation shall be promptly made available for public inspection, with the exception that copies of prior art documents uploaded through the system shall be made available only to the applicant, competent International Authorities and designated Offices.
- (b) Where the third party requests the International Bureau to remain anonymous as provided in Section 801(b) , the International Bureau shall not reveal any details of the third party to the public, the applicant, any International Authority or any designated Office.