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Guide for applicants, Part 2: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)

 
 
Table of Contents - Guide for applicants, Part 2: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)
A. General overview
The role of the EPO in the international phase
The role of the EPO in the international phase
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For international applications under the PCT, the EPO may act as: 
Art. 1-49 PCT
Art. 150-153 EPC
GL/EPO E-VIII
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receiving Office ("RO") (see points 42 ff),
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International Searching Authority ("ISA") (see points 188 ff),
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Supplementary International Searching Authority ("SISA") (see points 274 ff), and
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International Preliminary Examining Authority ("IPEA") (see points 296 ff).
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During the international phase of the processing of an international application no designated or elected Office is allowed to process or to examine that application. However, this prohibition may be lifted at the explicit request of the applicant (see points 427 ff).
Art. 23, 40 PCT
WIPO PCT Guide 3.005, 5.005