How does the written opinion of the International Searching Authority relate to inventive step assessment?
The written opinion of the International Searching Authority (ISA) follows the same principles for assessing inventive step as the international preliminary examination. MPEP 1878.01(a)(2) states: “The above provisions apply mutatis mutandis to the written opinion of the International Searching Authority. See PCT Rule 43bis.1(b).” This means that the ISA uses the same criteria and approach…
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The concept of industrial applicability is crucial in the preparation of both the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority and the International Preliminary Examination Report. According to PCT Rule 43bis.1(b), the provisions for industrial applicability outlined in PCT Article 33(4) apply equally to these documents: “The above provisions apply mutatis mutandis to the written…
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