FAQ
If you are a national or resident of P.R China, you can select the EPO as ISA by indicating the EPO...
https://www.epo.org/en/service-support/faq/applying-patent/cnipa-epo-pilot-programme/epo-international-searching-authority
The EPO as International Searching Authority (ISA) in the CNIPA-EPO pilot
Questions and answers
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No. Once you have filed your application and selected the CNIPA as your ISA, it is no longer...
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You can submit subsequently filed documents (SFDs) to the EPO as ISA (e.g. rectification of obvious...
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Yes. Choosing the EPO as ISA dispenses with the need to carry out a European search upon entry into...
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For international applications claiming priority from an earlier application (national or...
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The ISR and WO-ISA will be made available electronically via the EPO Mailbox and can be accessed via...
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If you receive a negative international search report (ISR) and written opinion (WO-ISA) from the...
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In proceedings before the EPO as ISA, you can be represented by the agent you appointed for the...
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Details of the procedure before the EPO as ISA can be found in Chapter 3 of the Guide for applicants...