Notification Concerning Payment Of The Preliminary Examination And Handling Fees {PCT-IPEA-403}

PCT/IPEA/403, NOTIFICATION CONCERNING PAYMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION AND HANDLING FEES (PCT Rules 57 and 58 and Administrative Instructions, Section 615). This form is a notification issued by the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The notification PCT/IPEA/403 is typically issued by the IPEA to inform the applicant and the International Bureau (IB) of the status of payment of the fees. The notification may indicate that the payment has been received and processed, or that the payment has not been received, or that there is a deficiency in the payment. If the payment has not been received or there is a deficiency in the payment, the notification will specify the amount due and the deadline for making the payment. If the payment is not received by the deadline, the IPEA may consider the demand for international preliminary examination as not having been submitted. It is important for the applicant to ensure that the payment of the preliminary examination and handling fees is made on time and in the correct amount to avoid any delays or issues with the IPE process. www.FormsWorkflow.com