Administrative Instructions under the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Section 614
Evidence of Right to File Demand

Where a demand is considered as not having been made under Rule 61.1(b) by the International Preliminary Examining Authority because the applicant appeared, on the basis of the indication made in the demand, not to have the right to file a demand with that Authority under Rule 54 but evidence is submitted indicating to the satisfaction of the International Preliminary Examining Authority that in fact, an applicant had, on the date on which the demand was received, the right to file the demand with that Authority, the International Preliminary Examining Authority shall regard the requirements under Article 31(2)(a) as having been fulfilled on the date of actual receipt of the demand.