PCT Regulations

Regulations Under The Patent Cooperation Treaty - In Force From 1/7/2009

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Part A: Introductory Rules

* Rule 1: Abbreviated Expressions

* Rule 1.1: Meaning of Abbreviated Expressions

* Rule 2: Interpretation of Certain Words

* Rule 2.1: Applicant

* Rule 2.2: Agent

* Rule 2.2bis: Common Representative

* Rule 2.3: Signature

* Rule 2.4: Priority Period

Part B: Rules Concerning Chapter I of the Treaty

* Rule 3: The Request (Form)

* Rule 3.1: Form of Request

* Rule 3.2: Availability of Forms

* Rule 3.3: Check List

* Rule 3.4: Particulars

* Rule 4: The Request (Contents)

* Rule 4.1: Mandatory and Optional Contents; Signature

* Rule 4.2: The Petition

* Rule 4.3: Title of the Invention

* Rule 4.4: Names and Addresses

* Rule 4.5: The Applicant

* Rule 4.6: The Inventor

* Rule 4.7: The Agent

* Rule 4.8: Common Representative

* Rule 4.9: Designation of States; Kinds of Protection; National and Regional Patents

* Rule 4.10: Priority Claim

* Rule 4.11: Reference to Continuation or Continuation-in-Part, or Parent Application or Grant

* Rule 4.12: Taking into Account Results of Earlier Search

* Rule 4.13: [Deleted]

* Rule 4.14: [Deleted]

* Rule 4.14bis: Choice of International Searching Authority

* Rule 4.15: Signature

* Rule 4.16: Transliteration or Translation of Certain Words

* Rule 4.17: Declarations Relating to National Requirements Referred to in Rule 51bis.1(a)(i) to (v)

* Rule 4.18: Statement of Incorporation by Reference

* Rule 4.19: Additional Matter

* Rule 5bis: The Description

* Rule 5.1: Manner of the Description

* Rule 5.2: Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosure

* Rule 6: The Claims

* Rule 6.1: Number and Numbering of Claims

* Rule 6.2: References to Other Parts of the International Application

* Rule 6.3: Manner of Claiming

* Rule 6.4: Dependent Claims

* Rule 6.5: Utility Models

* Rule 7: The Drawings

* Rule 7.1: Flow Sheets and Diagrams

* Rule 7.2: Time Limit

* Rule 8: The Abstract

* Rule 8.1: Contents and Form of the Abstract

* Rule 8.2: Figure

* Rule 8.3: Guiding Principles in Drafting

* Rule 9: Expressions, Etc., Not to Be Used

* Rule 9.1: Definition

* Rule 9.2: Noting of Lack of Compliance

* Rule 9.3: Reference to Article 21(6)

* Rule 10: Terminology and Signs

* Rule 10.1: Terminology and Signs

* Rule 10.2: Consistency

* Rule 11: Physical Requirements of the International Application

* Rule 11.1: Number of Copies

* Rule 11.2: Fitness for Reproduction

* Rule 11.3: Material to Be Used

* Rule 11.4: Separate Sheets, Etc.

* Rule 11.5: Size of Sheets

* Rule 11.6: Margins

* Rule 11.7: Numbering of Sheets

* Rule 11.8: Numbering of Lines

* Rule 11.9: Writing of Text Matter

* Rule 11.10: Drawings, Formulae, and Tables, in Text Matter

* Rule 11.11: Words in Drawings

* Rule 11.12: Alterations, Etc.

* Rule 11.13: Special Requirements for Drawings

* Rule 11.14: Later Documents

* Rule 12: Language of the International Application and Translations for the Purposes of International Search and International Publication

* Rule 12.1: Languages Accepted for the Filing of International Applications

* Rule 12.1bis: Language of Elements and Parts Furnished under Rule 20.3, 20.5 or 20.6

* Rule 12.1ter: Language of Indications Furnished under Rule 13bis.4

* Rule 12.2: Language of Changes in the International Application

* Rule 12.3: Translation for the Purposes of International Search

* Rule 12.4: Translation for the Purposes of International Publication

* Rule 12bis: Copy of Results of Earlier Search and of Earlier Application; Translation

* Rule 12bis.1: Copy of Results of Earlier Search and of Earlier Application; Translation

* Rule 13: Unity of Invention

* Rule 13.1: Requirement

* Rule 13.2: Circumstances in Which the Requirement of Unity of Invention Is to Be Considered Fulfilled

* Rule 13.3: Determination of Unity of Invention Not Affected by Manner of Claiming

* Rule 13.4: Dependent Claims

* Rule 13.5: Utility Models

* Rule 13bis: Inventions Relating to Biological Material

* Rule 13bis.1: Definition

* Rule 13bis.2: References (General)

* Rule 13bis.3: TReferences: Contents; Failure to Include Reference or Indication

* Rule 13bis.4: References: Time Limit for Furnishing Indications

* Rule 13bis.5: References and Indications for the Purposes of One or More Designated States; Different Deposits for Different Designated States; Deposits with Depositary Institutions Other than Those Notified

* Rule 13bis.6: Furnishing of Samples

* Rule 13bis.7: National Requirements: Notification and Publication

* Rule 13ter: Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listings

* Rule 13ter.1: Procedure before the International Searching Authority

* Rule 13ter.2: Procedure before the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 13ter.3: Sequence Listing for Designated Office

* Rule 14: The Transmittal Fee

* Rule 14.1: The Transmittal Fee

* Rule 15: The International Filing Fee

* Rule 15.1: The International Filing Fee

* Rule 15.2: Amount

* Rule 15.3: [Deleted]

* Rule 15.4: Time Limit for Payment; Amount Payable

* Rule 15.5: [Deleted]

* Rule 15.6: Refund

* Rule 16: The Search Fee

* Rule 16.1: Right to Ask for a Fee

* Rule 16.2: Refund

* Rule 16.3: Partial Refund

* Rule 16bis: Extension of Time Limits for Payment of Fees

* Rule 16bis.1: Invitation by the Receiving Office

* Rule 16bis.2: Late Payment Fee/p>

* Rule 17: The Priority Document

* Rule 17.1: Obligation to Submit Copy of Earlier National or International Application

* Rule 17.2: Availability of Copies

* Rule 18: The Applicant

* Rule 18.1: Residence and Nationality

* Rule 18.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 18.3: Two or More Applicants

* Rule 18.4: Information on Requirements under National Law as to Applicants

* Rule 19: The Competent Receiving Office

* Rule 19.1: Where to File

* Rule 19.2: Two or More Applicants

* Rule 19.3: Publication of Fact of Delegation of Duties of Receiving Office

* Rule 19.4: Transmittal to the International Bureau as Receiving Office

* Rule 20: International Filing Date

* Rule 20.1: Determination under Article 11(1)

* Rule 20.2: Positive Determination under Article 11(1)

* Rule 20.3: Defects under Article 11(1)

* Rule 20.4: Negative Determination under Article 11(1)

* Rule 20.5: Missing Parts

* Rule 20.6: Confirmation of Incorporation by Reference of Elements and Parts

* Rule 20.7: Time Limit

* Rule 20.8: Incompatibility with National Laws

* Rule 21: Preparation of Copies

* Rule 21.1: Responsibility of the Receiving Office

* Rule 21.2: Certified Copy for the Applicant

* Rule 22: Transmittal of the Record Copy and Translation

* Rule 22.1bis: Procedure

* Rule 22.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 22.3: Time Limit under Article 12(3)

* Rule 23: Transmittal of the Search Copy, Translation and Sequence Listing

* Rule 23.1: Procedure

* Rule 24: Receipt of the Record Copy by the International Bureau

* Rule 24.1: [Deleted]

* Rule 24.2: Notification of Receipt of the Record Copy

* Rule 25: Receipt of the Search Copy by the International Searching Authority

* Rule 25.1: Notification of Receipt of the Search Copy

* Rule 26: Checking by, and Correcting before, the Receiving Office of Certain Elements of the International Application

* Rule 26.1: Invitation under Article 14(1)(b) to Correct

* Rule 26.2: Time Limit for Correction

* Rule 26.2bis: Checking of Requirements under Article 14(1)(a)(i) and (ii)

* Rule 26.3: Checking of Physical Requirements under Article 14(1)(a)(v)

* Rule 26.3bis: Invitation under Article 14(1)(b) to Correct Defects under Rule 11

* Rule 26.3ter: Invitation to Correct Defects under Article 3(4)(i)

* Rule 26.4: Procedure

* Rule 26.5: Decision of the Receiving Office

* Rule 26bis: Correction or Addition of Priority Claim

* Rule 26bis.1: Correction or Addition of Priority Claim

* Rule 26bis.2: Defects in Priority Claims

* Rule 26bis.3: Restoration of Right of Priority by Receiving Office

* Rule 26ter: Correction or Addition of Declarations under Rule 4.17

* Rule 26ter.1: Correction or Addition of Declarations

* Rule 26ter.2: Processing of Declarations

* Rule 2.2bis: Common Representative

* Rule 27: Lack of Payment of Fees

* Rule 27.1: Fees

* Rule 28: Defects Noted by the International Bureau

* Rule 28.1: Note on Certain Defects

* Rule 29: International Applications Considered Withdrawn

* Rule 29.1: Finding by Receiving Office

* Rule 29.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 29.3: Calling Certain Facts to the Attention of the Receiving Office

* Rule 29.4: Notification of Intent to Make Declaration under Article 14(4)

* Rule 30: Time Limit under Article 14(4)

* Rule 30.1: Time Limit

* Rule 31: Copies Required under Article 13

* Rule 31.1: Request for Copies

* Rule 31.2: Preparation of Copies

* Rule 32: Extension of Effects of International Application to Certain Successor States

* Rule 32.1: Extension of International Application to Successor State

* Rule 32.2: Effects of Extension to Successor State

* Rule 33: Relevant Prior Art for the International Search

* Rule 33.1: Relevant Prior Art for the International Search

* Rule 33.2: Fields to Be Covered by the International Search

* Rule 33.3: Orientation of the International Search

* Rule 34: Minimum Documentation

* Rule 34.1: Definition

* Rule 35: The Competent International Searching Authority

* Rule 35.1: When Only One International Searching Authority Is Competent

* Rule 35.2: When Several International Searching Authorities Are Competent

* Rule 35.3: When the International Bureau Is Receiving Office under Rule 19.1(a)(iii)

* Rule 36: Minimum Requirements for International Searching Authorities

* Rule 36.1: Definition of Minimum Requirements

* Rule 37: Missing or Defective Title

* Rule 37.1: Lack of Title

* Rule 37.2: Establishment of Title

* Rule 38: Missing or Defective Abstract

* Rule 38.1: Lack of Abstract

* Rule 38.2: Establishment of Abstract

* Rule 38.3: Modification of Abstract

* Rule 39: Subject Matter under Article 17(2)(a)(i)

* Rule 39.1: Definition

* Rule 40: Lack of Unity of Invention (International Search)

* Rule 40.1: Invitation to Pay Additional Fees; Time Limit

* Rule 40.2: Additional Fees

* Rule 41: Taking into Account Results of Earlier Search

* Rule 41.1: Taking into Account Results of Earlier Search

* Rule 42: Time Limit for International Search

* Rule 42.1: Time Limit for International Search

* Rule 43: The International Search Report

* Rule 43.1: Identifications

* Rule 43.2: Dates

* Rule 43.3: Classification

* Rule 43.4: Language

* Rule 43.5: Citations

* Rule 43.6: Fields Searched

* Rule 43.6bis: Consideration of Rectifications of Obvious Mistakes

* Rule 43.7: Remarks Concerning Unity of Invention

* Rule 43.8: Authorized Officer

* Rule 43.9: Additional Matter

* Rule 43.10: Form

* Rule Rule 43bis: Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority

* Rule 43bis.1: Written Opinion

* Rule 44: Transmittal of the International Search Report, Written Opinion, Etc.

* Rule 44.1: Copies of Report or Declaration and Written Opinion

* Rule 44.2: Title or Abstract

* Rule 44.3: Copies of Cited Documents

* Rule 44bis: International Preliminary Report on Patentability by the International Searching Authority

* Rule 44bis.1bis: Issuance of Report; Transmittal to the Applicant

* Rule 44bis.2: Communication to Designated Offices

* Rule 44bis.3: Translation for Designated Offices

* Rule 44bis.4: Observations on the Translation

* Rule 44ter: Confidential Nature of Written Opinion, Report, Translation and Observations

* Rule 44ter.1: Confidential Nature

* Rule 45: Translation of the International Search Report

* Rule 45.1: Languages

* Rule 45bis: Supplementary International Searches

* Rule 45bis.1: Supplementary Search Request

* Rule 45bis.2: Supplementary Search Handling Fee

* Rule 45bis.3: Supplementary Search Fee

* Rule 45bis.4: Checking of Supplementary Search Request; Correction of Defects; Late Payment of Fees; Transmittal to International Searching Authority

* Rule 45bis.5: Start, Basis and Scope of Supplementary International Search

* Rule 45bis.6: Unity of Invention

* Rule 45bis.7: Supplementary International Search Report

* Rule 45bis.8: Transmittal and Effect of the Supplementary International Search Report

* Rule 45bis.9: International Searching Authorities Competent to Carry Out Supplementary International Search

* Rule 46: Amendment of Claims before the International Bureau

* Rule 46.1: Time Limit

* Rule 46.2: Where to File

* Rule 46.3: Language of Amendments

* Rule 46.4: Statement

* Rule 46.5: Form of Amendments

* Rule 47: Communication to Designated Offices

* Rule 47.1: Procedure

* Rule 47.2: Copies

* Rule 47.3: Languages

* Rule 47.4: Express Request under Article 23(2) prior to International Publication

* Rule 48: International Publication

* Rule 48.1: Form and Means

* Rule 48.2: Contents

* Rule 48.3: Languages of Publication

* Rule 48.4: Earlier Publication on the Applicant's Request

* Rule 48.5: Notification of National Publication

* Rule 48.6: Announcing of Certain Facts

* Rule 49: Copy, Translation and Fee under Article 22

* Rule 49.1: Notification

* Rule 49.2: Languages

* Rule 49.3: Statements under Article 19; Indications under Rule 13bis.4

* Rule 49.4: Use of National Form

* Rule 49.5: Contents of and Physical Requirements for the Translation

* Rule 49.6: Reinstatement of Rights after Failure to Perform the Acts Referred to in Article 22

* Rule 49bis: Indications as to Protection Sought for Purposes of National Processing

* Rule 49bis.1: Choice of Certain Kinds of Protection

* Rule 49bis.2: Time of Furnishing Indications

* Rule 49ter: Effect of Restoration of Right of Priority by Receiving Office; Restoration of Right of Priority by Designated Office

* Rule 49ter.1: Effect of Restoration of Right of Priority by Receiving Office

* Rule 49ter.2: Restoration of Right of Priority by Designated Office

* Rule 50: Faculty under Article 22(3)

* Rule 50.1: Exercise of Faculty

* Rule 51: Review by Designated Offices

* Rule 51.1: Time Limit for Presenting the Request to Send Copies

* Rule 51.2: Copy of the Notification

* Rule 51.3: Time Limit for Paying National Fee and Furnishing Translation

* Rule 51bis: Certain National Requirements Allowed under Article 27

* Rule 51bis.1: Certain National Requirements Allowed

* Rule 51bis.2: Certain Circumstances in Which Documents or Evidence May Not Be Required

* Rule 51bis.3: Opportunity to Comply with National Requirements

* Rule 52: Amendment of the Claims, the Description, and the Drawings, before Designated Offices

* Rule 52.1: Time Limit

Part C: Rules Concerning Chapter II of the Treaty

* Rule 53: The Demand

* Rule 53.1: Form

* Rule 53.2: Contents

* Rule 53.3: The Petition

* Rule 53.4: The Applicant

* Rule 53.5: Agent or Common Representative

* Rule 53.6: Identification of the International Application

* Rule 53.7: Election of States

* Rule 53.8: Signature

* Rule 53.9: Statement Concerning Amendments

* Rule 54: The Applicant Entitled to Make a Demand

* Rule 54.1: Residence and Nationality

* Rule 54.2: Right to Make a Demand

* Rule 54.3: International Applications Filed with the International Bureau as Receiving Office

* Rule 54.4: Applicant Not Entitled to Make a Demand

* Rule 54.4: Applicant Not Entitled to Make a Demand

* Rule 54bis.1: Time Limit for Making a Demand

* Rule 55: Languages (International Preliminary Examination)

* Rule 55.1: Language of Demand

* Rule 55.2: Translation of International Application

* Rule 55.3: Translation of Amendments

* Rule 56: [Deleted]

* Rule 57: The Handling Fee

* Rule 57.1: Requirement to Pay

* Rule 57.2: Amount

* Rule 57.3: Time Limit for Payment; Amount Payable

* Rule 57.4: [Deleted]

* Rule 57.5: [Deleted]

* Rule 57.6: Refund

* Rule 58: The Preliminary Examination Fee

* Rule 58.1: Right to Ask for a Fee

* Rule 58.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 58.3: Refund

* Rule 58bis: Extension of Time Limits for Payment of Fees

* Rule 58bis.1: Invitation by the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 58bis.2: Late Payment Fee

* Rule 59: The Competent International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 59.1: Demands under Article 31(2)(a)

* Rule 59.2: Demands under Article 31(2)(b)

* Rule 59.3: Transmittal of the Demand to the Competent International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 60: Certain Defects in the Demand

* Rule 60.1: Defects in the Demand

* Rule 61: Notification of the Demand and Elections

* Rule 61.1: Notification to the International Bureau and the Applicant

* Rule 61.2: Notification to the Elected Offices

* Rule 61.3: Information for the Applicant

* Rule 61.4: Publication in the Gazette

* Rule 62: Copy of the Written Opinion by the International Searching Authority and of Amendments under Article 19 for the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 62.1: Copy of Written Opinion by International Searching Authority and of Amendments Made before the Demand Is Filed

* Rule 62.2: Amendments Made after the Demand Is Filed

* Rule 62bis: Translation for the International Preliminary Examining Authority of the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority

* Rule 62bis.1: Translation and Observations

* Rule 63: Minimum Requirements for International Preliminary Examining Authorities

* Rule 63.1: Definition of Minimum Requirements

* Rule 64: Prior Art for International Preliminary Examination

* Rule 64.1: Prior Art

* Rule 64.2: Non-Written Disclosures

* Rule 64.3: Certain Published Documents

* Rule 65: Inventive Step or Non-Obviousness

* Rule 65.1: Approach to Prior Art

* Rule 65.2: Relevant Date

* Rule 66: Procedure before the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 66.1: Basis of the International Preliminary Examination

* Rule 66.1bis: Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority

* Rule 66.2: Written Opinion of the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 66.3: Formal Response to the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 66.4: Additional Opportunity for Submitting Amendments or Arguments

* Rule 66.4bis: Consideration of Amendments, Arguments and Rectifications of Obvious Mistakes

* Rule 66.5: Amendment

* Rule 66.6: Informal Communications with the Applicant

* Rule 66.7: Copy and Translation of Earlier Application Whose Priority Is Claimed

* Rule 66.8: Form of Amendments

* Rule 66.9: Language of Amendments

* Rule 67: Subject Matter under Article 34(4)(a)(i)

* Rule 67.1: Definition

* Rule 68: Lack of Unity of Invention (International Preliminary Examination)

* Rule 68.1: No Invitation to Restrict or Pay

* Rule 68.2: Invitation to Restrict or Pay

* Rule 68.3: Additional Fees

* Rule 68.4: Procedure in the Case of Insufficient Restriction of the Claims

* Rule 68.5: Main Invention

* Rule 69: Start of and Time Limit for International Preliminary Examination

* Rule 69.1: Start of International Preliminary Examination

* Rule 69.2: Time Limit for International Preliminary Examination

* Rule 70: International Preliminary Report on Patentability by the International Preliminary Examining Authority (International Preliminary Examination Report)

* Rule 70.1: Definition

* Rule 70.2: Basis of the Report

* Rule 70.3: Identifications

* Rule 70.4: Dates

* Rule 70.5: Classification

* Rule 70.6: Statement under Article 35(2)

* Rule 70.7: Citations under Article 35(2)

* Rule 70.8: Explanations under Article 35(2)

* Rule 70.9: Non-Written Disclosures

* Rule 70.10: Certain Published Documents

* Rule 70.11: Mention of Amendments

* Rule 70.12: Mention of Certain Defects and Other Matters

* Rule 70.13: Remarks Concerning Unity of Invention

* Rule 70.14: Authorized Officer

* Rule 70.15: Form; Title

* Rule 70.16: Annexes to the Report

* Rule 70.17: Languages of the Report and the Annexes

* Rule 71: Transmittal of the International Preliminary Examination Report

* Rule 71.1: Recipients

* Rule 71.2: Copies of Cited Documents

* Rule 72: Translation of the International Preliminary Examination Report and of the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority

* Rule 72.1: Languages

* Rule 72.2: Copy of Translation for the Applicant

* Rule 72.2bis: Translation of the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority Established under Rule 43bis.1

* Rule 72.3: Observations on the Translation

* Rule 73: Communication of the International Preliminary Examination Report or the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority

* Rule 73.1: Preparation of Copies

* Rule 73.2: Communication to Elected Offices

* Rule 74: Translations of Annexes of the International Preliminary Examination Report and Transmittal Thereof

* Rule 74.1: Contents of Translation and Time Limit for Transmittal Thereof

* Rule 75: [Deleted]

* Rule 76: Translation of Priority Document; Application of Certain Rules to Procedures before Elected Offices

* Rule 76.1: [Deleted]

* Rule 76.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 76.3: [Deleted]

* Rule 76.4: Time Limit for Translation of Priority Document

* Rule 76.5: Application of Certain Rules to Procedures before Elected Offices

* Rule 77: Faculty under Article 39(1)(b)

* Rule 77.1: Exercise of Faculty

* Rule 78: Amendment of the Claims, the Description, and the Drawings, before Elected Offices

* Rule 78.1: Time Limit

* Rule 78.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 78.3: Utility Models

Part D: Rules Concerning Chapter III of the Treaty

* Rule 79: Calendar

* Rule 79.1: Expressing Dates

* Rule 80: Computation of Time Limits

* Rule 80.1: Periods Expressed in Years

* Rule 80.2: Periods Expressed in Months

* Rule 80.3: Periods Expressed in Days

* Rule 80.4: Local Dates

* Rule 80.5: Expiration on a Non-Working Day or Official Holiday

* Rule 80.6: Date of Documents

* Rule 80.7: End of Working Day

* Rule 81: Modification of Time Limits Fixed in the Treaty

* Rule 81.1: Proposal

* Rule 81.2: Decision by the Assembly

* Rule 81.3: Voting by Correspondence

* Rule 82: Irregularities in the Mail Service

* Rule 82.1: Delay or Loss in Mail

* Rule 82.2: Interruption in the Mail Service

* Rule 82bis: Excuse by the Designated or Elected State of Delays in Meeting Certain Time Limits

* Rule 82bis.1: Meaning of "Time Limit" in Article 48(2)

* Rule 82bis.2: Reinstatement of Rights and Other Provisions to Which Article 48(2) Applies

* Rule 82ter: Rectification of Errors Made by the Receiving Office or by the International Bureau

* Rule 82ter.1: Errors Concerning the International Filing Date and the Priority Claim

* Rule 83: Right to Practice before International Authorities

* Rule 83.1: Proof of Right

* Rule 83.1bis: Where the International Bureau Is the Receiving Office

* Rule 83.2: Information

Part E: Rules Concerning Chapter V of the Treaty

* Rule 84: Expenses of Delegations

* Rule 84.1: Expenses Borne by Governments

* Rule 85: Absence of Quorum in the Assembly

* Rule 85.1: Voting by Correspondence

* Rule 86: The Gazette

* Rule 86.1: Contents

* Rule 86.2: Languages; Form and Means of Publication; Timing

* Rule 86.3: Frequency

* Rule 86.4: Sale

* Rule 86.5: Title

* Rule 86.6: Further Details

* Rule 87: Communication of Publications

* Rule 87.1: Communication of Publications on Request

* Rule 88: Amendment of the Regulations

* Rule 88.1: Requirement of Unanimity

* Rule 88.2: [Deleted]

* Rule 88.3: Requirement of Absence of Opposition by Certain States

* Rule 88.4: Procedure

* Rule 89: Administrative Instructions

* Rule 89.1: Scope

* Rule 89.2: Source

* Rule 89.3: Publication and Entry into Force

Part F: Rules Concerning Several Chapters of the Treaty

* Rule 89bis: Filing, Processing and Communication of International Rule Applications and Other Documents in Electronic Form or by Electronic Means

* Rule 89bis.1: International Applications

* Rule 89bis.2: Other Documents

* Rule 89bis.3: Communication between Offices

* Rule 89ter: Copies in Electronic Form of Documents Filed on Paper

* Rule 89ter.1: Copies in Electronic Form of Documents Filed on Paper

* Rule 90: Agents and Common Representatives

* Rule 90.1: Appointment as Agent

* Rule 90.2: Common Representative

* Rule 90.3: Effects of Acts by or in Relation to Agents and Common Representatives

* Rule 90.4: Manner of Appointment of Agent or Common Representative

* Rule 90.5: General Power of Attorney

* Rule 90.6: Revocation and Renunciation

* Rule 90bis: Withdrawals

* Rule 90bis.1: Withdrawal of the International Application

* Rule 90bis.2: Withdrawal of Designations

* Rule 90bis.3: Withdrawal of Priority Claims

* Rule 90bis.3bis: Withdrawal of Supplementary Search Request

* Rule 90bis.4: Withdrawal of the Demand, or of Elections

* Rule 90bis.5: Signature

* Rule 90bis.6: Effect of Withdrawal

* Rule 90bis.7: Faculty under Article 37(4)(b)

* Rule 91: Rectification of Obvious Mistakes in the International Application and Other Documents

* Rule 91.1: Rectification of Obvious Mistakes

* Rule 91.2: Requests for Rectification

* Rule 91.3: Authorization and Effect of Rectifications

* Rule 92: Correspondence

* Rule 92.1: Need for Letter and for Signature

* Rule 92.2: Languages

* Rule 92.3: Mailings by National Offices and Intergovernmental Organizations

* Rule 92.4: Use of Telegraph, Teleprinter, Facsimile Machine, Etc.

* Rule 92bis: Recording of Changes in Certain Indications in the Request or the Demand

* Rule 92bis.1: Recording of Changes by the International Bureau

* Rule 93: Keeping of Records and Files

* Rule 93.1: The Receiving Office

* Rule 93.2: The International Bureau

* Rule 93.3: The International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities

* Rule 93.4: Reproductions

* Rule 93bis: Manner of Communication of Documents

* Rule 93bis.1: Communication on Request; Communication via Digital Library

* Rule 94: Access to Files

* Rule 94.1: Access to the File Held by the International Bureau

* Rule 94.2: Access to the File Held by the International Preliminary Examining Authority

* Rule 94.3: Access to the File Held by the Elected Office

* Rule 95: Availability of Translations

* Rule 95.1: Furnishing of Copies of Translations

* Rule 96: The Schedule of Fees

* Rule 96.1: Schedule of Fees Annexed to Regulations