IPA patent 6.5.5-search-report — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 6.5.5 Search Report

Also in this Chapter: 6.5.1 Introduction to Thai Applications 6.5.2 Completion Time and Priority 6.5.3 Initial Processing 6.5.4 Search Procedure ​​​​​​​ 6.5.6 Final Processing 6.5.7 Annex A - Thai Search Report Related Chapters: RIO - Bilateral Application Tasks RIO - Processing Bilateral Application Tasks If there are no claims, the completed search report form must include a written search statement. The examiner should use an extra sheet for the search statement, if necessary. The following document templates are sent to the PCT Unit by clicking SUBMIT: The search report. A Search Information Statement. Note : There is no requirement for reports to be signed. To avoid any confusion in the mind of the applicant resulting from differing practices, reports should not be signed.