Chapter 4 – The EPO as an IPEA
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4.1 General
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4.1 General
What is the aim of the international preliminary examination?
When is it useful to file a demand for international preliminary examination?
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) based on an IPER established by the EPO as IPEA
When is the EPO competent to act as IPEA?
Who may file a demand for international preliminary examination with the EPO?
How and where is the demand for international preliminary examination to be filed?
What is the time limit for filing the demand for international preliminary examination with the EPO?
When does the international preliminary examination start?
Delaying of national phase until expiry of 30 months
By when will the EPO establish the IPER?
Is a translation of the international application required?
In which language should the demand be filed?
Who may represent the applicant before the EPO as IPEA?
Which states may be elected?
Who has to sign the demand?
What fees are due for the international preliminary examination?
Is it possible to correct defects in the demand?
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