What is the relationship between Rospatent and the USPTO for PCT applications?
What is the relationship between Rospatent and the USPTO for PCT applications?
Rospatent and the USPTO have a cooperative relationship for PCT applications. According to MPEP 1840.04: “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 applicants filing PCT applications through the USPTO to choose Rospatent as their International Searching Authority, enhancing the options available to US-based international patent applicants.
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