GA A 5 The role of the EPO in the international phase

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For international applications under the PCT, the EPO may act as:

Art. 150-153 EPC

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receiving Office ("RO") (see points 45 ff),

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International Searching Authority ("ISA") (see points 192 ff),

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Supplementary International Searching Authority ("SISA") (see points 275 ff), and

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International Preliminary Examining Authority ("IPEA") (see points 295 ff).

Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_a_5.html

Date retrieved: 30 December 2018

10 references found.

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EPC Articles

X A.150 EPC Application of the Patent Cooperation Treaty

X A.153 EPC The European Patent Office as designated Office or elected Office

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int.

X GA INDEX "Euro-PCT Guide": PCT procedure at the EPO

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - A General Overview

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - B The EPO as a PCT receiving Office

X GA B 1 Who may file an international application with the EPO?

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - C The EPO as ISA and SISA

X GA C IV 1 General

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - D The EPO as an IPEA

X GA D I 1 Aim of the international preliminary examination

PCT Articles

X A.1 PCT Establishment of a Union

X A.49 PCT Right to Practice Before International Authorities