An updated list of PCT Contracting States is available from WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/guide/en/gdvol1/annexes/ annexa/ ax_a.pdf or www.wipo.int/pct/en/ pct_contracting_states.html). An updated list of PCT Contracting States for which a regional patent can be obtained via the PCT is available from the WIPO’s website (www.wipo.int/pct/en/texts/reg_des.html).