GL-PCT B X 11 Copies to be attached to the search report

11.2 Electronic version of document cited

11.3 Patent family members; the "&" sign

GL-PCT B X 10 Authentication and dates

Section B‑X, 10, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[Rule 43.2; 43.8; GL/ISPE 16.83; 16.84; ]

GL-PCT B X 9.4 Identification of relevant passages in prior-art documents

Section B‑X, 9.4, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[Rule 43.5(e); GL/ISPE 15.69; GL/ISPE 16.64(b); ]

GL-PCT B X 9.3 Relationship between documents and claims

Section B‑X, 9.3, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 16.77; ]

GL-PCT B X 9.2.8 Documents cited for other reasons

Section B‑X, 9.2.8, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 16.75; GL/ISPE 11.10; ]

GL-PCT B X 9.2.7 Documents cited in the application

See GL/ISPE 16.74.

GL-PCT B X 9.2.6 Potentially conflicting patent documents

Section B‑X, 9.2.6, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 16.73; ]

GL-PCT B X 9.2.5 Documents relating to the theory or principle underlying the invention

Section B‑X, 9.2.5, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 16.72; ]

GL-PCT B X 9.2.4 Use of "P" documents in the search report

Although "P" documents are normally not used for the further examination they should be indicated in the search report since they might become pertinent at a later national stage. The EPO as ISA also cites non-patent literature P-X documents in the search report. If the priority document is not available to the examiner at the time of the search, it will be assumed that the priority is valid for the purpose of establishing the search report and written opinion.

GL-PCT B X 9.2.3 Documents which refer to a non‑written disclosure

Section B‑X, 9.2.3, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 16.70; ]