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14 September 2020PatentsMaeve O’Flynn and Victoria Barker

Which international search authority is right for me?

When filing a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application, applicants must select an international search authority (ISA) to compile the international search report and written opinion. The search report highlights relevant prior art, while the written opinion provides a non-binding opinion on patentability.

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