What are the consequences of submitting informal drawings in an international patent application?

What are the consequences of submitting informal drawings in an international patent application? Submitting informal drawings in an international patent application can have significant consequences. According to MPEP 1825: “If the drawings in the international application do not comply with PCT Rule 11, the International Searching Authority may invite the applicant to correct the defects……

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What should applicants consider when choosing an International Searching Authority?

When choosing an International Searching Authority (ISA), applicants should carefully consider the subject matter of their invention and the search policies of different ISAs. The MPEP 1843.02 advises: “The applicant considering the filing of an international application may be well advised not to file one if the subject matter of the application falls into one…

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What types of information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding the JPO as an ISA?

Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide, available on WIPO’s website, provides detailed information about the Japan Patent Office (JPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). According to the MPEP, you can find the following types of information in Annex D: Subject matter limitations Additional search fees Cited documents Other relevant information As stated in…

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What are the requirements for representing applicants before international patent authorities?

The requirements for representing applicants before international patent authorities vary depending on the specific authority. According to MPEP 402.09 and 37 CFR 11.9(c): An individual not registered under § 11.6 may, if appointed by an applicant, prosecute an international patent application only before the United States International Searching Authority and the United States International Preliminary…

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