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 the same time, the International Bureau would like to hear the frank opinions whether or not the Offices and NGOs find practical needs of broadening of the definition based on its national practice.
Offices and NGOs are welcomed to comments in this page. Contributions in answering the following two questions are appreciated.
-Does your Office encounter any practical needs of 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, other than "a handwritten ink signature", for paper submission either for the national procedure or the PCT procedure?