Where can I find information about limitations or restrictions with the ILPO as an ISA?

To find information about limitations or restrictions with the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you should refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette. As stated in MPEP 1840.05: “For any limitations or restrictions with the ILPO as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of…

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When did the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) become an International Searching Authority?

The Israel Patent Office (ILPO) became available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) on October 1, 2014. As stated in the MPEP 1840.05: “Since October 1, 2014, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) has been available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and…

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What is the Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office?

The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Official Gazette) is an electronic publication released every Tuesday. It consists of two sections: The Official Gazette – Patents The Official Gazette – Trademarks According to the MPEP 1703, “The Official Gazette — Patents reports the reexamination certificates, reissues, plant patents, utility patents, and…

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How often is the Official Gazette published and what does it contain?

According to MPEP 1703, “The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Official Gazette) is published electronically every Tuesday in two sections, the Official Gazette – Patents and the Official Gazette – Trademarks.“ The contents of each section are as follows: Official Gazette – Patents: Reexamination certificates Reissues Plant patents Utility patents…

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How are SIRs published and numbered?

According to the MPEP, SIRs are published and numbered as follows: Published SIRs are sequentially numbered in a separate “H” series, starting with number “H1”. A notice of the publication of each statutory invention registration is published in the Official Gazette. The SIR is mailed to the requester at the correspondence address provided. The MPEP…

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Where can I find information about limitations or restrictions when using Rospatent as an ISA?

Information about limitations or restrictions when using Rospatent as an International Searching Authority (ISA) can be found in multiple sources. The MPEP advises: For any limitations or restrictions with Rospatent as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette found on the USPTO’s website (www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette). Additionally, for more detailed information,…

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When was the announcement about Rospatent becoming an ISA published in the Official Gazette?

The announcement about Rospatent becoming an International Searching Authority (ISA) was published in the Official Gazette on May 8, 2012. As stated in the MPEP, The announcement appeared in the Official Gazette at 1378 OG 162 on May 8, 2012. This publication served as the official notification to the patent community about the availability of…

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