What types of information can be found in Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide regarding the JPO as an ISA?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide, available on WIPO’s website, provides detailed information about the Japan Patent Office (JPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA). According to the MPEP, you can find the following types of information in Annex D:

• Subject matter limitations
• Additional search fees
• Cited documents
• Other relevant information

As stated in the MPEP: For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide found on WIPO’s website ( www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html ).

This resource is valuable for understanding the specific requirements, limitations, and procedures when using the JPO as an ISA for PCT applications.