Where can I find information about limitations or restrictions with KIPO as an International Searching Authority?

Information about limitations or restrictions with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) can be found in the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette on the USPTO’s website. According to MPEP 1840.02: For any limitations or restrictions with the KIPO as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information…

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Where can I find additional information about KIPO as an International Searching Authority?

For additional information about the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you can refer to two main sources: USPTO Official Gazette: This contains information on limitations or restrictions with KIPO as an ISA. PCT Applicant’s Guide (Annex D): This provides details on subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents,…

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

To find information about limitations or restrictions when using the Japan Patent Office (JPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you should refer to the following sources: The PCT Information section of the Official Gazette on the USPTO’s website Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide on WIPO’s website As stated in the MPEP: For…

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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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Where can I find information about limitations or restrictions for IP Australia as an ISA?

Information about limitations or restrictions for IP Australia as an International Searching Authority (ISA) can be found in the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette on the USPTO’s website. The MPEP states: For any limitations or restrictions with IP Australia as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette…

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Has there been any modification to the arrangement with IP Australia as an ISA?

Yes, there has been a modification to the arrangement with IP Australia as an International Searching Authority (ISA). According to the MPEP: An announcement modifying the arrangement with IP Australia appeared in the Official Gazette at 1409 OG 302 on December 30, 2014. This modification was announced after the original arrangement, which was first published…

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Where can I find additional information about IP Australia as an ISA?

For additional information about IP Australia as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you can refer to multiple sources. The MPEP provides guidance on where to find this information: 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…

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How are patent examiners informed about changes in USPTO policy due to court or PTAB decisions?

Patent examiners are informed about changes in USPTO policy resulting from court or Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions through official channels. The MPEP 1721 states: “Communication of the determination of the policy implications of the court or Board decision will normally take place by either notice in the Official Gazette and/or via memorandum…

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