Have there been any modifications to the arrangement with the EPO as an International Searching Authority?
Yes, there have been modifications to the original arrangement with the European Patent Office (EPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). An announcement modifying the original arrangement was published in the Official Gazette on March 10, 2015. According to MPEP 1840.01, “An announcement modifying the original arrangement with the EPO appeared in the Official Gazette…
Read MoreWhere can I find additional information about the EPO as an International Searching Authority?
For additional information about the European Patent Office (EPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), including subject matter limitations, additional search fees, and cited documents, you can refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website. MPEP 1840.01 states: “For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional…
Read MoreWhat kind of additional information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding Rospatent as an ISA?
Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide provides detailed information about International Searching Authorities, including Rospatent. According to the MPEP, For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide found on WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html). This means that in Annex D, you…
Read MoreHow 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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