The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) role as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) is governed by various legal authorities. According to MPEP 1862, these include: PCT Articles: 32(2) & (3), 34(1) PCT Rules: 59.1, 63.1, 72.1, and 77.1(a) U.S. Code: 35 U.S.C. 361(c), 362(a) & (b), and 364(a) Code of Federal Regulations:…

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