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GL-PCT B V 2 Preclassification (for file routing and distribution)

Section B‑V, 2, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

2.1 Incorrect preclassification

GL-PCT B V 1 Definitions

Section B‑V, 1, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

GL-PCT B V – Preclassification and IPC classification of international patent applications

2. Preclassification (for file routing and distribution)

3. IPC classification of the application

GL-PCT B IV 3.2 Amended international search report

It might happen that there was an error in the international search report and the applicant requests correction of that error. In such a case the examiner should consider issuing a corrected ISR (and possibly WO‑ISA).

Further reasons for amending the international search report are indicated in ISPE Guidelines 15.74.

GL-PCT B IV 3.1 Preparation of the search report

Section B‑IV, 3.1, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[Art. 18; Rule 43.5; GL/ISPE 15.67; 15.69;

GL-PCT B IV 3 Procedure after searching

3.1 Preparation of the search report

3.2 Amended international search report

GL-PCT B IV 2.6 End of search

Section B‑IV, 2.6, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 15.61; ]

GL-PCT B IV 2.5 Closest prior art and its effects on the search

Paragraphs 1 to 3 of section B‑IV, 2.5, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO apply mutatis mutandis.

See also ISPE Guidelines 15.60.

GL-PCT B IV 2.4 Reformulation of the subject of the search

Section B‑IV, 2.4, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 15.53; ]

GL-PCT B IV 2.3 Carrying out the search; types of documents

Section B‑IV, 2.3, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.[GL/ISPE 15.52; ]

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