What must be included in the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority?

The Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority must include specific elements as mandated by MPEP 1845: “The applicant must be notified in the written opinion of the defects found in the application. The examiner is further required to fully state the reasons for his/her opinion (PCT Rules 66.1bis and 66.2(b)) and invite a written…

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