Can certain information be omitted from international publication?
Yes, certain information can be omitted from international publication under specific circumstances. According to PCT Rule 48.2(l), the International Bureau may omit information from publication upon a reasoned request by the applicant if it finds that:
- The information doesn’t obviously serve the purpose of informing the public about the international application;
- Publication would clearly prejudice personal or economic interests; and
- There’s no prevailing public interest in accessing the information.
The process involves a careful evaluation of the request and the nature of the information to be omitted.
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