Views of the International Bureau:
The International Bureau recognizes that, in theory, providing a more flexible solution for the signing of paper documents would be particularly helpful in case where paper documents are required to be signed by multiple parties, at . At the same time, the International Bureau would like to hear the frank opinions whether or not know whether the Offices and NGOs find practical needs of that there is sufficient practical need for broadening of the definition based on its national practiceand how this issue is dealt with under their respective national practices.
Offices and NGOs are welcomed invited to provide comments in on this page. Contributions in answering the following two questions are appreciated.would be appreciated by February 28, 2022:
-Does your Office encounter see any practical needs of need for broadening the types of signature, in addition to "a handwritten ink signature", for paper submission during the PCT International Phase? Yes/No. Please explain.
-Does your Office currently accept any other types of signature for paper submissions, other than "a handwritten ink signature", for paper submission either for the under national procedure procedures or under the PCT procedure?? If so, please indicate the other types of signature your Office accepts.
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