PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines

PART VIII CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Chapter 22 Clerical and Administrative Procedures

Check of Particulars Affecting the Date of Receipt

Rules 53.1(a), 60.1(a), 61.1(a); Section 102(h), (i)

22.12 Where, after checking of particulars affecting the date of receipt, as described in paragraph 22.06, a positive determination is made, the actual filing date is marked as date of receipt in the space provided on the first sheet of the demand. Where the demand Form or a computer print-out in compliance with Section 102(h) or (i) of the Administrative Instructions was not used by the applicant, the procedure for correcting defects described in paragraphs 22.24 et seq. applies.

22.13 The International Preliminary Examining Authority notifies the applicant of the receipt of the demand (Form PCT/IPEA/402).