PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines

PART VIII CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Chapter 22 Clerical and Administrative Procedures

Receipt of the Demand

Article 31(6)(a)

22.01 The International Preliminary Examining Authority receives the demand for international preliminary examination normally directly from the applicant. Alternatively the International Preliminary Examining Authority may receive the demand from the International Bureau, a Receiving Office, an International Searching Authority or a non-competent International Preliminary Examining Authority under Rule 59.3.