How does the Written Opinion relate to the International Preliminary Report on Patentability?
The Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority has a direct relationship with the International Preliminary Report on Patentability (IPRP), as explained in MPEP 1845: “The written opinion is transmitted to the designated offices in the form of an international preliminary report on patentability if no international preliminary examination report is established under Chapter II…
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The International Preliminary Report on Patentability (IPRP) is a non-binding opinion on novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability of an international application. There are two types: Chapter I IPRP: Prepared by the International Searching Authority (ISA) if no demand for international preliminary examination is filed. Chapter II IPRP: Prepared by the International Preliminary Examining Authority…
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