What options does an applicant have when receiving Form PCT/IPEA/405?
When an applicant receives Form PCT/IPEA/405, they have two main options: Restrict the claims to comply with the unity of invention requirement Pay additional examination fees to have all inventions examined According to MPEP 1875.01: “The ‘Invitation to restrict or pay additional fees,’ Form PCT/IPEA/405, is used to invite the applicant, at his/her option, to…
Read MoreWhat is Form PCT/IPEA/405 and when is it used?
Form PCT/IPEA/405, also known as the “Invitation to restrict or pay additional fees,” is used in the international patent examination process. It is issued when an examiner determines that an international application lacks unity of invention. According to MPEP 1875.01, this form is used to “invite the applicant, at his/her option, to restrict the claims…
Read MoreWhat information must be included in Form PCT/IPEA/405?
Form PCT/IPEA/405 must include several key pieces of information as outlined in MPEP 1875.01: Reasons for lack of unity: “The examiner must also explain the reasons why the international application is not considered to comply with the requirement of unity of invention.“ Compliant claim groups: “The examiner must also specify, on Form PCT/IPEA/405, at least…
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