The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) under the PCT

On November 22, 2021, the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed the agreement according to which the EAPO can act as the International Searching Authority (ISA) and the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the PCT. The agreement will enter into force at a later date after completing necessary formality preparations by the patent office.

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