The REE – Art.13(2)(b) says that you need: a general knowledge of the national laws of: the USA and Japan to the extent that they are of importance in connection with proceedings before the EPO. ======== This is very vague. Japan has not featured on the exam very often, but the US is on very…
Someone asked me what they need to know about US, JP, KR, CN patent law. The Examination Board has provided the PCT Applicants Guide – you can, in principle be asked about the national entry requirements found in National Phase part, per state. For each state an overview is given of the requirements. I have…