Where can I find additional information about IP Australia as an ISA?

For additional information about IP Australia as an International Searching Authority (ISA), you can refer to multiple sources. The MPEP provides guidance on where to find this information:

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).

Additionally, you can find information in the following sources:

• The PCT Information section of the Official Gazette on the USPTO’s website
• The original announcement in the Official Gazette at 1337 OG 265 on December 23, 2008
• The modification announcement in the Official Gazette at 1409 OG 302 on December 30, 2014

These resources provide comprehensive information on subject matter limitations, fees, and other important details related to IP Australia’s role as an ISA.

To learn more:

• IP Australia
• ISA information
• PCT Applicant’s Guide
• Official Gazette
• WIPO