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Also in this Chapter:
6.1.1 Procedural Outline - PCT International Search
6.1.2 Introduction - International Searching
6.1.3 Search Allocation and Preliminary Classification
6.1.5 Abstract and Title
6.1.6 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search
6.1.7 Claim Interpretation, Broad Claims, PCT Articles 5 and 6
6.1.8 Search Strategy
6.1.9 Basis of the Search
6.1.10 Non-Patent Literature
6.1.11 Search Procedure
6.1.12 Search Report and Notification Form Completion
6.1.13 Reissued, Amended or Corrected ISRs and ISOs
6.1.14 Priority Document
6.1.15 Foreign Patent Search Aids and Documentation
6.1.16 Assistance with Foreign Languages
6.1.17 Rule 91 Obvious Mistakes in Documents
6.1.18 Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listings
6.1.19 Annexes
Sub-chapters in this Section:
6.1.4.1 Unity of Invention Background
6.1.4.2 Determining Lack of Unity
6.1.4.3 Combinations of Different Categories of Claims
6.1.4.4 Markush Practice
6.1.4.5 Intermediate and Final Products in Chemical Applications
6.1.4.6 Biotechnological Inventions
6.1.4.7 Single General Inventive Concept
6.1.4.8 A Priori and A Posteriori Lack of Unity
6.1.4.9 Issuing the Invitation to Pay Additional Search Fees
6.1.4.10 Unsupported Unclear Long
6.1.4.11 Payment of Additional Search Fees Under Protest
6.1.4.12 Completing the Search Report
6.1.4.13 Time for Completing the Search Report
6.1.4.14 Reported Decisions -Unity
6.1.4.15 Other Decisions on Unity from the EPO