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

For additional information about the European Patent Office (EPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA), including subject matter limitations, additional search fees, and cited documents, you can refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website. MPEP 1840.01 states: “For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional…

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What are the consequences of a lack of unity of invention in an international application?

What are the consequences of a lack of unity of invention in an international application? When the International Searching Authority (ISA) determines that an international application lacks unity of invention, it can have several consequences. According to MPEP 1850: “If the International Searching Authority finds that the international application does not comply with the requirement…

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What kind of additional information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding Rospatent as an ISA?

Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide provides detailed information about International Searching Authorities, including Rospatent. According to the MPEP, 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 (www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html). This means that in Annex D, you…

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