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GA C1.5 1.5

What is the role of the EPO in the international phase?

1.5.001

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

Art. 150-153 EPC

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receiving Office ("RO") (see points 2.1.001 ff),

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International Searching Authority ("ISA") (see points 3.1.001 ff),

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Supplementary International Searching Authority ("SISA") (see points 3.4.001 ff), and

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International Preliminary Examining Authority ("IPEA") (see points 4.1.001 ff).

Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_c1_5.html

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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":

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

X GA C1 Chapter 1 – General overview

X GA C3.4.1 3.4.1.

X GA C4.1.1 4.1.1.

PCT Articles

X A.1 PCT Establishment of a Union

X A.49 PCT Right to Practice Before International Authorities