Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)

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§ 25.1 Notification of Receipt of the Search Copy - none Patent Cooperation Treaty

§ 25.1 Notification of Receipt of the Search Copy

The International Searching Authority shall promptly notify the International Bureau, the applicant, and - unless the International Searching Authority is the same as the receiving Office - the receiving Office, of the fact and the date of receipt of the search copy.

Rule 26
Checking by, and Correcting Before, the Receiving Office of Certain Elements of the International Application

§ 26.1 Time Limit for Check

(a) The receiving Office shall issue the invitation to correct provided for in Article 14(1)(b) as soon as possible, preferably within one month from the receipt of the international application.

(b) If the receiving Office issues an invitation to correct the defect referred to in Article 14(1)(a)(iii) or (iv) (missing title or missing abstract), it shall notify the International Searching Authority accordingly.

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