PATENTS REGULATIONS 1991 - REG 3.14A Request for international - type search relating to provisional application

PATENTS REGULATIONS 1991 - REG 3.14A

  (1)   An applicant for a provisional application may make a request under Article 15(5) of the PCT for an international - type search in relation to the application.

  (2)   The applicant must make the request within 10 months from the date the provisional application was filed.

  (3)   If more than one International Searching Authority is competent under Article 15(5) of the PCT to carry out the search, the Commissioner may choose the Authority that will carry out the search.