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GL-PCT B X – Search report

1. General

2. Different types of search reports drawn up by the EPO as ISA

3. Form and language of the search report

4. Identification of the patent application and type of search report

5. Classification of the patent application

GL-PCT B IX 4 Non‑patent literature arranged for library‑type access

Section B‑IX, 4.1, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

GL-PCT B IX 3.1 Periodicals, records, reports, books, etc.

Section B‑IX, 3.1, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

GL-PCT B IX 3 Non‑patent literature arranged for systematic access

3.1 Periodicals, records, reports, books, etc.

GL-PCT B IX 2.4 Patent family system

Section B‑IX, 2.4, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

GL-PCT B IX 2.3 Search reports

Section B‑IX, 2.3, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

GL-PCT B IX 2.2 Unpublished patent applications

Since the search for conflicting applications that are not published at the time of the initial search is completed either during Chapter II in case a demand is filed or during the European phase, the documents which can be cited in the search report do not include unpublished patent applications (see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑VI, 4.1).