Guide for Applicants - Part 2

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Guide for Applicants - Part 2 - Table of Contents

D. The EPO as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) - PCT Chapter II

C. The EPO as an International Searching Authority (ISA) - PCT Chapter I

E. Euro-PCT procedure before the EPO as a designated (PCT Chapter I) or elected (PCT Chapter II) Office

I. General

II. The international preliminary examination procedure before the EPO as an IPEA

I.

General

Aim of the international preliminary examination

Usefulness of PCT Chapter II

Competence of the EPO as an IPEA

Specification by the receiving Office

Choice of applicant

Limited competence

Who may file a demand for international preliminary examination with the EPO?

How and where is the demand for international preliminary examination by the EPO filed?

When should the demand for international preliminary examination be filed with the EPO?

Delaying of national phase until 30 months

Translation of the international application

Applications filed in Dutch

Language of the demand

Which states may be elected?

Consequences of non- or late payment of fees

Refund of the fee for international preliminary examination

Defects in the demand and how they can be corrected

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