PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines

PART IV THE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH

Chapter 15 The International Search

Access to the File held by the International Searching Authority

15.36B Where the International Bureau has notified the International Searching Authority (by way of Form PCT/IB/385) that it has omitted information from international publication or public file access, that Authority must not provide access to that information, and where applicable, to Form PCT/ISA/215, Form PCT/IB/385 and any replaced sheet submitted with Form PCT/IB/385 to any person other than the applicant or a person authorized by him. The International Searching Authority may provide access to any replacement sheet(s) received from the International Bureau accompanying Form PCT/IB/385.