What modifications were made to the arrangement with the JPO as an International Searching Authority?

The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) mentions that modifications were made to the arrangement with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). Specifically: An announcement modifying the arrangement with the JPO appeared in the Official Gazette at 1454 OG 51 on September 4, 2018. To understand the specific modifications made…

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