Do applicants need to provide a separate listing of references cited in the international search report?

Generally, applicants do not need to provide a separate listing of references cited in the international search report for a PCT national stage application. According to MPEP 609.03:

“There is no requirement that the examiner list the documents on a PTO-892 form and there is no requirement for the applicant to provide a separate listing of the references.”

However, it’s important to note that if the applicant wants these references to be printed on the face of the resulting patent, they must provide a separate listing, preferably on a PTO/SB/08 form, within the set period for reply to the Office action or within one month of the mailing date of the Notice of Allowability.

To learn more:

• PCT
• national stage application
• international search report
• references
• IDS
• PTO-892