General principles Each RO specifies one or more ISAs and IPEAs as competent on PCT applications filed with it – R.35, AG Annex C Where several ISAs/IPEAs are competent, applicant may choose using Box IV of Request form – R.4.14bis If applicant files at IB, choice of ISA’s and IPEA’s is same as if applicant…
From 1/7/2010, the EPO will offer Supplementary International Searches. This will almost certainly be in the D paper. An overview of the information is here Some details of procedures are found in the rest of the May OJ EPO here The Applicants Guide (WIPO) has been updated with a SIS entry for the EPO here