Guidelines for Examination:PART E: CHAPTER IX APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT), 5. The EPO as a designated Office, 5.2 Communication to the EPO as a designated Office

Guidelines for Examination
PART E
CHAPTER IX APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT)
5. The EPO as a designated Office
5.2 Communication to the EPO as a designated Office

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PART E
CHAPTER IX APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT)
5. The EPO as a designated Office

5.1 General remarks

5.3 Publication of the translation of the international application

5.2	Communication to the EPO as a designated Office

A copy of the application together with the international search report or a declaration in accordance with Art. 17(2)(a) PCT is communicated by the International Bureau to the EPO as a designated Office in accordance with Art. 20(1)(a) PCT. Furthermore, the EPO does not require the applicant to furnish a copy of the international application (Rule 49.1(a-bis) PCT). The EPO as a designated Office will then examine the application for compliance with the requirements of the EPC (see in particular A-VII).

Art. 20(1)(a) PCT

Rule 44bis.2 PCT

The International Bureau shall communicate the International Preliminary Report on Patentability (Chapter I of the PCT) and any informal comments received from the applicant to the EPO as designated Office at 30 months from the priority date.