GA C4.2.1 4.2.1.

Which documents form the basis of the international preliminary examination? - Amendments - Missing parts and elements 
4.2.001
The applicant must indicate in Box No. IV of the demand form (PCT/IPEA/401) whether the international preliminary examination is to be based on the international application 
R. 53.9, 66.1, 66.4bis, 66.5, 70.2(a), (c) PCT
WIPO PCT Guide 10.025, 10.061 
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as (originally) filed, 
or whether it should take account of 
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amendments to the claims under Article 19 PCT, and/or
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amendments to the claims, the description and/or the drawings under Article 34(2)(b) PCT.
The EPO acting as IPEA does not accept claims in the form of auxiliary requests, since this is not provided for under the PCT. 
Amendments
Incorporation by reference of missing parts and elements

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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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