GA C2.3 2.3

Elements of the international application 
2.3.001
Any international application must contain the following elements: PCT request, description, claim(s) and an abstract. Drawings must only be filed when they are necessary for the understanding of the invention. As regards international applications in the field of biotechnology see also the information in points 2.20.001 ff.
Art. 3(2), 7
PCT Newsletter 4/2017, 9 
WIPO PCT Guide 5.010 
2.3.002
The international application has to be filed with the EPO as receiving Office in one copy only. However, if the application is filed by fax a confirmation copy must be filed (see points 2.2.024 ff).
R. 11.1 PCT
R. 157(2) EPC
OJ 2019, A18
WIPO PCT Guide 5.175 

Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_c2_3.html

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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