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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, 2013.
Following a first round of comments (items April 10 to June 28, below), the International Bureau posted some follow-up questions (Comment of 12 July, below) and invited further comments by 30 September 2013.
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Following the second round of comments, the JPO has posted a summary and update and invites further comments from International Authorities and designated and elected Offices to assist discussion at the next session of the Meeting of International Authorities (to be held 4-6 February 2015). Note: This forum has been restricted so that only specifically authorized users may post to it. If you wish to respond, please email pct.bdd@wipo.int, either indicating your WIPO Account username (create one here if necessary) and the Office which you represent, or indicating a message which you would like the International Bureau to post on your behalf. |