Invitation To Furnish Original Of Document Transmitted By Telegraph Teleprinter Facsimile {PCT-IB-357}

PCT/IB/357, INVITATION TO FURNISH ORIGINAL OF DOCUMENT TRANSMITTED BY TELEGRAPH, TELEPRINTER, FACSIMILE MACHINE, ETC. (PCT Rule 92.4(d), (e) and (f)). This form is used in the context of international patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Specifically, it is an invitation from the International Bureau of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) to the applicant to furnish the original of a document transmitted by telegraph, teleprinter, facsimile machine, or other electronic means. PCT Rule 92.4(d) provides that, in certain circumstances, an applicant may transmit documents to the receiving Office or the International Bureau by telegraph, teleprinter, facsimile machine, or other electronic means. However, under PCT Rule 92.4(e), if the receiving Office or the International Bureau requires the original of such a document, the applicant must furnish it within a specified time limit. PCT Rule 92.4(f) further provides that, if the applicant fails to furnish the original of such a document, the document may be considered not to have been received. If the International Bureau requires the original of a document that was transmitted by telegraph, teleprinter, facsimile machine, or other electronic means, it will issue an invitation to the applicant to furnish the original using the PCT/IB/357 form. The form requires the applicant to identify the specific document and provide information about the manner in which it was transmitted. The applicant must also indicate whether the original has already been furnished or whether it will be furnished within the specified time limit. It is important for applicants to promptly and accurately respond to invitations to furnish the original of a transmitted document, as failure to do so may result in the document being considered not to have been received, which could lead to delays or even the rejection of the application. www.FormsWorkflow.com