Who can use the ILPO as an International Searching Authority?
According to MPEP 1840.05, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for specific applicants: “…for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office.” This means that U.S. nationals or…
Read MoreWhere can I find information about limitations or restrictions with the ILPO as an ISA?
To find information about limitations or restrictions with the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you should refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette. As stated in MPEP 1840.05: “For any limitations or restrictions with the ILPO as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of…
Read MoreWhere can I find additional information about the ILPO as an International Searching Authority?
For additional information about the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), including subject matter limitations, additional search fees, and cited documents, you should refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide. According to MPEP 1840.05: “For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer…
Read MoreWhen did the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) become an International Searching Authority?
The Israel Patent Office (ILPO) became available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) on October 1, 2014. As stated in the MPEP 1840.05: “Since October 1, 2014, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) has been available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and…
Read MoreWhich patent offices can act as International Searching Authorities for applications filed with the U.S. Receiving Office?
For international applications filed with the U.S. Receiving Office, several patent offices can act as competent International Searching Authorities. According to MPEP 1840, these include: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) European Patent Office (EPO) Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) (IPAU) Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) (Russian Federation)…
Read MoreHas there been any modification to the arrangement with the ILPO as an ISA?
Yes, there has been a modification to the arrangement with the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). According to MPEP 1840.05: “An announcement modifying the arrangement with the ILPO appeared in the Official Gazette at 1432 OG 264 on November 22, 2016.” This indicates that changes were made to the original…
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