IPA patent 6.2.6-obscurities-inconsistencies-or-contradictions — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 6.2.6 Obscurities, Inconsistencies or Contradictions

Also in this Chapter: 6.2.1 Procedural Outline - International Type Search 6.2.2 Introduction - International Type Searching 6.2.3 Classification and Search Indication 6.2.4 Unity of Invention 6.2.5 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search 6.2.7 Abstract and Title 6.2.8 Search Report 6.2.9 Completing Search Report and Opinion Form 6.2.10 Annexes Related Chapters: 6.2.5 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search RIO - Non-establishment of the International-type Search report If the search examiner considers that a meaningful search is not possible due to obscurities, inconsistencies or contradictions in the specification – to the extent that it is impossible to arrive at a reasonable conclusion as to the scope of the claimed invention – a similar procedure to that outlined in 6.2.5 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search should be followed.