Regulations* under the Patent Cooperation Treaty

(as in force from April 1, 2006)

TABLE OF CONTENTS**: [Long] [Short]

 

Long Table of contents:

Part A:       Introductory Rules

Rule 1: Abbreviated Expressions

1.1: Meaning of Abbreviated Expressions

Rule 2: Interpretation of Certain Words

2.1: "Applicant"
2.2: "Agent"
2.2bis: "Common Representative"
2.3: "Signature"

Part B:       Rules Concerning Chapter I of the Treaty

Rule 3: The Request (Form)

3.1: Form of Request
3.2: Availability of Forms
3.3: Check List
3.4: Particulars

Rule 4: The Request (Contents)

4.1: Mandatory and Optional Contents; Signature
4.2: The Petition
4.3: Title of the Invention
4.4: Names and Addresses
4.5: The Applicant
4.6: The Inventor
4.7: The Agent
4.8: Common Representative
4.9: Designation of States; Kinds of Protection; National and Regional Patents
4.10: Priority Claim
4.11: Reference to Earlier Search, Continuation or Continuation-in-Part, or Parent Application or Grant
4.12: [Deleted]
4.13: [Deleted]
4.14: [Deleted]
4.14bis: Choice of International Searching Authority
4.15: Signature
4.16: Transliteration or Translation of Certain Words
4.17: Declarations Relating to National Requirements Referred to in Rule 51bis.1(a)(i) to (v)
4.18: Additional Matter

Rule 5: The Description

5.1: Manner of the Description
5.2: Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosure

Rule 6: The Claims

6.1: Number and Numbering of Claims
6.2: References to Other Parts of the International Application
6.3: Manner of Claiming
6.4: Dependent Claims
6.5: Utility Models

Rule 7: The Drawings

7.1: Flow Sheets and Diagrams
7.2: Time Limit

Rule 8: The Abstract

8.1: Contents and Form of the Abstract
8.2: Figure
8.3: Guiding Principles in Drafting

Rule 9: Expressions, Etc., Not to Be Used

9.1: Definition
9.2: Noting of Lack of Compliance
9.3: Reference to Article 21(6)

Rule 10: Terminology and Signs

10.1: Terminology and Signs
10.2: Consistency

Rule 11: Physical Requirements of the International Application

11.1: Number of Copies
11.2: Fitness for Reproduction
11.3: Material to Be Used
11.4: Separate Sheets, Etc.
11.5: Size of Sheets
11.6: Margins
11.7: Numbering of Sheets
11.8: Numbering of Lines
11.9: Writing of Text Matter
11.10: Drawings, Formulae, and Tables, in Text Matter
11.11: Words in Drawings
11.12: Alterations, Etc.
11.13: Special Requirements for Drawings
11.14: Later Documents

Rule 12: Language of the International Application and Translation for the Purposes of International Search and International Publication

12.1: Languages Accepted for the Filing of International Applications
12.2: Language of Changes in the International Application
12.3: Translation for the Purposes of International Search
12.4: Translation for the Purposes of International Publication

Rule 13: Unity of Invention

13.1: Requirement
13.2: Circumstances in Which the Requirement of Unity of Invention Is to Be Considered Fulfilled
13.3: Determination of Unity of Invention Not Affected by Manner of Claiming
13.4: Dependent Claims
13.5: Utility Models

Rule 13bis: Inventions Relating to Biological Material

13bis.1: Definition
13bis.2: References (General)
13bis.3: References: Contents; Failure to Include Reference or Indication
13bis.4: References: Time Limit for Furnishing Indications
13bis.5: References and Indications for the Purposes of One or More Designated States; Different Deposits for Different Designated States; Deposits with Depositary Institutions Other than Those Notified
13bis.6: Furnishing of Samples
13bis.7: National Requirements: Notification and Publication

Rule 13ter: Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listings

13ter.1: Procedure before the International Searching Authority
13ter.2: Procedure before the International Preliminary Examining Authority
13ter.3: Sequence Listing for Designated Office

Rule 14: The Transmittal Fee

14.1: The Transmittal Fee

Rule 15: The International Filing Fee

15.1: The International Filing Fee
15.2: Amount
15.3: [Deleted]
15.4: Time Limit for Payment; Amount Payable
15.5: [Deleted]
15.6: Refund

Rule 16: The Search Fee

16.1: Right to Ask for a Fee
16.2: Refund
16.3: Partial Refund

Rule 16bis: Extension of Time Limits for Payment of Fees

16bis.1: Invitation by the Receiving Office
16bis.2: Late Payment Fee

Rule 17: The Priority Document

17.1: Obligation to Submit Copy of Earlier National or International Application