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

B.

The EPO as a PCT receiving Office

Who may file an international application with the EPO?

Where to file if the EPO is receiving Office?

Elements of the international application

Incorporation by reference of missing parts and elements

International filing date

Filing options if the EPO is receiving Office

Acknowledgement of receipt

Divisional applications

The PCT request

Designation of inventor

Representation in the procedure before the EPO as receiving Office

For which states may international applications be filed?

Restoration of priority right

Furnishing of the priority document

The International Searching Authority (ISA)

Taking an earlier search into account

Refund of the search fee paid for a priority application

Applications containing a reference to biological material

Applications disclosing nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences

Language of the international application