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The guidelines from the Japan Patent Office for utilizing prior art search and examination results are posted on this page. Designated Offices are were invited to post any guidelines they use for utilizing prior art search and examination results here. Offices are also welcome to share and discuss other practices to improve the linkage between the international and national phase, such as the other measures discussed in paragraphs 18 to 22 of document PCT/MIA/20/12, and comments and suggestions on this subject are welcome from all interested parties. Contributions to this discussion page should preferably be made by June 30,
Following a first round of comments (items April 10 to June 28, below), the International Bureau posted some follow-up questions (Re: Improving linkage between international and national phasComment of 12 July, below) and has invited further comments by 30 September 2013.