PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines

PART IV THE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH

Chapter 15 The International Search

Information Meeting the Criteria of Rule 48.2(l)

15.36A The International Searching Authority is not obliged to check whether the international application or other documents contain any information meeting the criteria of Rule 48.2(l). If the International Searching Authority notes, however, that the international application or any other document contains information which appears to meet those criteria, it may suggest to the applicant to request the International Bureau to omit this information from international publication (using Form PCT/ISA/215).