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Yes. If you participate in the pilot, you may file a demand for international preliminary...
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The EPO as International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) in the CNIPA-EPO pilot
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Generally speaking, it makes sense to file a demand for international preliminary examination under...
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To file a demand for international preliminary examination, use the prescribed form (PCT/IPEA/401)...
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Pursuant to Rule 54bis PCT, you can validly submit a demand at any time prior to the expiry of...
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The handling fee (EUR 183) and the preliminary examination fee (EUR 1 830) have to be paid directly...
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In proceedings before the EPO as IPEA, you can be represented by the agent you appointed on filing...
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You can find detailed information on the procedure before the EPO acting as IPEA in Chapter 4 of the...