Invitation To Pay For Requested Copies Of Cited Documents {PCT-IPEA-421}

PCT/IPEA/421, INVITATION TO PAY FOR REQUESTED COPIES OF CITED DOCUMENTS (PCT Rule 71.2(b)). This form is used in the context of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international patent application process and is typically issued by the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) as part of the international preliminary examination procedure. Under PCT Rule 71.2(b), the IPEA may invite the applicant to pay for copies of documents cited in the written opinion issued during the international preliminary examination. The purpose of the invitation is to allow the applicant to review and respond to the cited documents before the IPEA issues its final report on the patentability of the invention. The PCT/IPEA/421 form contains instructions on how to pay for the requested copies. The applicant is generally required to pay the required fees within a specified time period in order to obtain the copies and respond to any issues raised by the cited documents. www.FormsWorkflow.com