Can US applicants choose Rospatent as their International Searching Authority?
Can US applicants choose Rospatent as their International Searching Authority?
Yes, US applicants can choose Rospatent as their International Searching Authority for PCT applications filed with the USPTO. The MPEP 1840.04 states: “The Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) (Russian Federation) has agreed to conduct international searches and prepare international search reports for international applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office.” This agreement allows US applicants to select Rospatent as their ISA when filing international applications through the USPTO.
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