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PCT International Search and Supplementary International Search
30 January 2012
The IP Federation has submitted views in favour of the proposal to modify the International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines in order to provide further guidance to International Authorities on the inclusion of observations on clarity and support, as set out in Annex I to Circular C.PCT 1326.
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The IP Federation has also submitted views on the Supplementary International Search System urging all IP5 Offices to become Supplementary International Search Authorities (SISAs), in response to Circular C.PCT 1329.
For full details, click HERE.
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