6.6.5 Search Report

Also in this Chapter:

• 6.6.1 Introduction
• 6.6.2 Completion Time and Priority
• 6.6.3 Initial Processing
• 6.6.4 Search Procedure​​​​​​​
• 6.6.6 Final Processing
• 6.6.7 Annexes

Following completion of the search, the search report is compiled. WIPO Guidelines including sample reports are found at Annex A.1, A.2 and A.3. An example of a completed Australian report form is shown at Annex B.

In completing this form,

• delete any country not searched

• patent documents are referred to by at least country and publication number

• comments are normally required, the only exception being where the requestor is an Industrial Property Office.

• where comments are made they are to be limited to what the document discloses i.e. why it has been cited - see the completed example report(s)

• where space is insufficient, add a further sheet.

The Intelledox template including:

• the search report, and
• a Search Information Statement (SIS).

is automatically sent to the PCT Unit when you click SUBMIT in Intelledox.

*Note: There is no requirement for reports to be signed, and to avoid any confusion in the mind of the applicant resulting from differing practices, reports should not be signed.