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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat types of information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding the JPO as an ISA?
Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide, available on WIPO’s website, provides detailed information about the Japan Patent Office (JPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). According to the MPEP, you can find the following types of information in Annex D: Subject matter limitations Additional search fees Cited documents Other relevant information As stated in…
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