Notifcation By Non-Competent International Preliminary Examining Authority {PCT-IPEA-444}

PCT/IPEA/444, NOTIFICATION BY NON-COMPETENT INTERNATIONAL PRELIMINARY EXAMINING AUTHORITY THAT DEMAND CONSIDERED NOT TO HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED (PCT Rule 59.3(d) and (f)). This form is used by a non-competent International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) to notify the International Bureau (IB) that a demand for international preliminary examination is considered not to have been submitted, pursuant to PCT Rule 59.3(d) and (f). PCT Rule 59.3 outlines the conditions under which a demand for international preliminary examination may be considered not to have been submitted. In particular, Rule 59.3(d) provides that if the IPEA receives the demand after the expiration of the time limit, it may consider the demand not to have been submitted. Similarly, Rule 59.3(f) provides that if the IPEA finds that the demand does not comply with certain formal requirements, it may consider the demand not to have been submitted. If a non-competent IPEA receives a demand that it considers not to have been submitted under Rule 59.3(d) or (f), it must use the PCT/IPEA/444 form to notify the IB of its decision. The form must include information such as the name and address of the applicant, the application number, and the reason why the demand is considered not to have been submitted. www.FormsWorkflow.com