Request For The Production Of Proof {PCT-IB-323}

PCT/IB/323, REQUEST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROOF (PCT Article 49 and Rule 83.1). This form is used in the international patent application process under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The International Bureau requests the receiving Office to inform it whether the following person has the right to practice before it. PCT Article 49 provides that the International Searching Authority (ISA) may invite the applicant to furnish, within a specified time limit, any necessary evidence or clarification in support of the claimed invention. This may include, for example, drawings, specifications, or samples that can help to support the invention. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that the claimed invention is fully supported by evidence and to help the ISA make an informed decision about the patentability of the invention. Rule 83.1 sets out the specific requirements for a request for the production of proof under PCT Article 49. According to this rule, the request must be in writing and must specify the evidence or clarification that is required, as well as the reasons why the evidence or clarification is necessary. The request must also specify a reasonable time limit for the applicant to provide the requested evidence or clarification. www.FormsWorkflow.com