Notification Concerning Availability Of The Publication Of The International Application {PCT-IB-311}

PCT/IB/311, NOTIFICATION CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION. This form is a specific notification issued by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to the applicant of an international patent application, informing them of the availability of the publication of the international application. Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the international application is published by the International Bureau. The publication makes the application available to the public and may also have legal implications. PCT/IB/311 is typically issued to the applicant shortly before or after the publication of the international application. The notification will inform the applicant of the publication date, the publication number, and where the publication can be accessed. The notification will also provide information on the effect of publication, including the possibility of third-party observations or the initiation of national phase entry procedures. In some cases, the notification may also include an electronic copy of the published international application. The notification serves as an important reminder to the applicant that their application is now publicly available and may be accessed by competitors or others in the relevant field. www.FormsWorkflow.com