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Chapter XII – Supplementary international search (SIS)

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Chapter XII – Supplementary international search (SIS)

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

1. General

2. Time limits

3. Basis for the search

4. Scope of the search

5. Limitation of the search for reasons other than non-unity

6. Filling out the search report

7. Explanations under Rule 45bis.7(e)

8. Validity of priority and E/P documents

9. Copies of documents cited in the SISR

10. Non-unity

11. Combination of SIS and Chapter II

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