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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)
D. The EPO as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) - PCT Chapter II PCT
II. The international preliminary examination procedure before the EPO as an IPEA
Which documents form the basis of the international preliminary examination? - Amendments - Missing parts and elements
Which documents form the basis of the international preliminary examination? - Amendments - Missing parts and elements
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The applicant must indicate in Box No. IV of the demand form (PCT/IPEA/401) whether the international preliminary examination is to be based on the international application 
Art. 19, 34 PCT
R. 53.9, 66.1, 66.5, 70.2(a), (c) PCT
WIPO PCT Guide 10.025, 10.061 
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as (originally) filed,  
or whether it should take account of 
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amendments to the claims under Article 19 PCT, and/or
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amendments to the claims, the description and/or the drawings under Article 34(2)(b) PCT.
Amendments
Incorporation by reference of missing parts and elements