Who can use the ILPO as an International Searching Authority?
According to MPEP 1840.05, the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for specific applicants: “…for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office.” This means that U.S. nationals or…
Read MoreWho can use Rospatent as an International Searching Authority for PCT applications?
According to the MPEP, Rospatent is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents. Specifically, it states that Rospatent is available for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB)…
Read MoreWhen did the Korean Intellectual Property Office become an International Searching Authority for PCT applications?
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has been available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications since January 1, 2006. This applies to applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office. As stated in…
Read MoreWho can use the Korean Intellectual Property Office as an International Searching Authority for PCT applications?
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents. This applies to applications filed in two specific receiving offices: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office The International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office As stated in MPEP 1840.02:…
Read MoreWhen did IP Australia become available as an International Searching Authority for U.S. applicants?
IP Australia became available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents on November 1, 2008. This applies to applications filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office. As stated in the MPEP, Since November…
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