One copy of the international search report is sent to the IB and one to the applicant. The latter is accompanied by copies of all documents cited, except those documents appearing in the search report after the "&" symbol which are not designated for copying and communication to the applicant (see GL/EPO B‑X, 11.3).[Rule 44.1; 44.3; GL/ISPE 16.86; ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelinespct/e/b_x_11_1.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021