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ePCT:how much time does it take to prepare ISR, where ISA=EPO?

Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:02 am
by blue & green
Hi,

could experienced applicants or epo's staffes help us about the time management of preparation of international search report.
how much does it take (from the application up to result)?

Kind Regards
blue & green

Re: ePCT:how much time does it take to prepare ISR, where ISA=EPO?

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:25 am
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Dear user,
Please see the 'Guide for applicants: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)' 3.2.010.

The ISR is established within three months from receipt of the search copy at the EPO as ISA or within nine months from the earliest priority date, whichever time limit expires later.

See also: C.Timeline for international applications
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