How are amendments handled in the International Preliminary Examination Report?

The International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER) takes into account amendments made to the international application. The MPEP states: “The international preliminary examination report identifies the basis on which it is established, i.e., whether, and if so, which amendments have been taken into account.” Amendments are handled as follows: Replacement sheets containing amendments under PCT Article…

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How does the PCT-PPH program differ from the regular PPH?

The PCT-PPH program is a specialized version of the Patent Prosecution Highway that focuses on applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). According to MPEP 708.02(c): The PCT-PPH program uses international work products, i.e., written opinions of International Searching Authorities (ISAs) and international preliminary examination reports (IPERs) developed within the framework of the Patent…

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