PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines

PART VI THE INTERNATIONAL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION STAGE (OTHER THAN THE INTERNATIONAL PRELIMINARY REPORT)

Chapter 18 Preliminary Procedure on Receipt of the Demand

Use of Facsimile Machine, Telegraph, Teleprinter, Etc.

18.01

The International Preliminary Examining Authority may agree to receive a document by facsimile machine, telegraph, teleprinter or other like means of communication resulting in the filing of a printed or written document. If required under Rule 92.4(d), it checks whether the original document is timely furnished in a form complying with the requirements of Rule 92.1(a) within 14 days after the document was transmitted. If the original document is timely received, or not required, the International Preliminary Examining Authority considers that the document was validly submitted on the date on which it was received by the means mentioned above. If a document is considered not to have been submitted, the International Preliminary Examining Authority notifies the applicant accordingly (Form PCT/IPEA/423).