May 2004 PCT Newsletter
The May 2004 PCT Newsletter is available [PDF]
CONTENTS
PCT Article 22(1): Withdrawal of Notification of Incompatibility - Brazil
Japan Patent Office begins receiving and processing international applications in electronic form
Harare Protocol - Accession by Namibia
Paris Convention - Accession by Pakistan
World Trade Organization - Nepal becomes a Member
Extension of European Patents to Croatia
The Usefulness of the Revised PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines for Applicants
Power of Attorney Waivers - Notifications under PCT Rules 90.4(d) and 90.5(c) by PCT Offices/Authorities
Ending of Period of Interruption in the Postal Service in Ireland
New/Updated PCT Materials on the Internet - Video presentations about recent amendments to PCT Regulations; Consolidated version of Regulations under the PCT including transitional arrangements—German text; Yearly Review of the PCT: 2003; and Table of time limits for entering the national/regional phase.
Practical Advice: Automatic designation of all PCT Contracting States: alternative to withdrawing a designation where there is no intention to enter the national phase in that State