PCT and EPO Search Fees; Unity of Invention (Part 1)

Download Article PDF Part 2 discussing remedies on search limitations What is a Search in the context of patent prosecution? Searches are conducted by Patent Offices searching for “prior art” that is relevant for the allowability of a patent application, that is whether a patent application is rejected or whether a patent is granted. “Prior

Posted March 16, 2017

PCT and EPO Search Fees; Unity of Invention (Part 2)

Remedies that may fix search limitations  Download Article PDF Part 1 discussing search limitation scenarios After Part 1 on “PCT and EPO Search Fees; Unity of Invention” discussed the scenarios that may result in a limited search, this Part 2 discusses potential remedies after having encountered a limited search. Although it may be expensive and

Posted March 16, 2017