1840.04 The Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) (Russian Federation) as an International Searching Authority [R-10.2019]

Since January 10, 2012, the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) (Russian Federation) has been available as an International Searching Authority (ISA) for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as receiving Office or in the International Bureau (IB) as receiving Office. The announcement appeared in the Official Gazette at 1378 OG 162 on May 8, 2012.

For any limitations or restrictions with Rospatent as an ISA, please refer to the PCT Information section of the Official Gazette found on the USPTO’s website (www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/ official-gazette).

For additional information, e.g., subject matter limitations, additional search fees, cited documents, etc., please refer to Annex D of the PCT Applicant’s Guide found on WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/en/guide/index.html).