What happens if the USPTO was the International Searching Authority for an international application?
When the USPTO serves as the International Searching Authority (ISA) for an international application, it streamlines the process for international preliminary examination. According to MPEP 1872: “If the USPTO was the International Searching Authority for the international application, the same file used for purposes of the international search will be used for purposes of international…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of Section 605 of the PCT Administrative Instructions?
Section 605 of the PCT Administrative Instructions outlines the file usage for International Preliminary Examination. Specifically, it states: “Where the International Preliminary Examining Authority is part of the same national Office or intergovernmental organization as the International Searching Authority, the same file shall serve the purposes of international search and international preliminary examination.” This means…
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