Administrative Instructions under the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Section 433
Waivers under Rule 90.4(d)

(a)  Where, in accordance with Rule 90.4(d), the International Bureau waives the requirement under Rule 90.4(b) that a separate power of attorney be submitted to it, the International Bureau shall publish a notice of this fact in the Gazette.

(b)  The International Bureau may require a separate power of attorney in particular instances even if the International Bureau has waived the requirement in general.