The international search is carried out on the basis of the search copy of the application as transmitted to the ISA by the RO (see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑III, 2.3.1).
Concerning rectification of obvious mistakes and/or incorporation by reference of missing or correct parts or elements, see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑III, 2.3 and H‑II, 2.2.2.