An international search report is prepared containing the results of the search, in particular by identifying the documents constituting the relevant state of the art (see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑X, 9).[Art. 18; Rule 43; GL/ISPE 16.01; ]
The search report is accompanied by a written opinion of the International Searching Authority (see GL/PCT‑EPO B-XI).[Rule 43bis.1; ]
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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021