Notification Concerning Informal Communication With The Applicant {PCT-IPEA-429}

PCT/IPEA/429, NOTIFICATION CONCERNING INFORMAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE APPLICANT (PCT Rule 66.6). This form is a notification issued by the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This notification concerns an informal communication that the IPEA has had with the applicant during the international preliminary examination (IPE) process, which is not considered as part of the formal examination process. PCT Rule 66.6 allows the IPEA to communicate with the applicant in an informal manner to discuss issues related to the IPE without affecting the formal examination process. The notification PCT/IPEA/429 is typically issued by the IPEA to inform the applicant and the International Bureau (IB) that an informal communication has taken place, and to provide a summary of the issues discussed during the communication. The notification will also inform the applicant that any views or opinions expressed during the informal communication will not be considered as part of the formal examination process. It is important to note that any views or opinions expressed during an informal communication are not binding on the IPEA, and the formal examination process will be conducted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the PCT and the applicable national and regional laws. www.FormsWorkflow.com