Tag: IPEA


  • EPO as a PCT Authority collects and organises the implementation details when the EPO operates under PCT It covers PCT filing (RO), search (ISA, SISA), and examination (IPEA) before the EPO. It also covers PCT-Direct, Supplementary PCT Search, regional entry into the European phase (DO/EO), and formalities after EP entry. It is useful for daily practice…

  • Future PCT Amendments – PCT/A/53: 01 Jul 22 => Rules 5, 12, 13ter, 19 and 49 to be amended. WIPO Standard ST.26 “Recommended Standard for Presentation of […] Sequence Listings using XML” to be implemented for any PCT application with an international filing date on or after 1 Jul 22. See PCT/WG/13/8 and paragraphs 4 and 5 of PCT/WG/13/14.…