How is Box No. V used in the International Preliminary Examination Report?

Box No. V in the International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER) is a crucial section that addresses the patentability criteria. According to MPEP 1879: “In Box No. V, the examiner must list in summary form all claims with respect to the criteria of novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability.” The examiner uses this box to…

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