Who can use Rospatent as an International Searching Authority for PCT applications?

According to the MPEP, Rospatent is available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents. Specifically, it states that Rospatent is available for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office. This means that U.S. applicants have the option to choose Rospatent as their ISA when filing PCT applications through either the USPTO or the International Bureau.

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• Rospatent
• International Searching Authority
• PCT applications
• U.S. nationals
• U.S. residents