CABINET CHAILLOT Industrial Property Attorneys in France Professional Representative before the EPO Professional Representative before the OHIM France: Colombes | La Roche-sur-Yon | Dijon   Français | Español PCT - Regulations (as in force from January 1, 2002)   Adopted on June 19, 1970, and amended on April 14, 1978, October 3, 1978, May 1, 1979, June 16, 1980, September 26, 1980, July 3, 1981, September 10, 1982, October 4, 1983, February 3, 1984, September 28, 1984, October 1, 1985, July 12, 1991, October 2, 1991, September 29, 1992, September 29, 1993, October 3, 1995, October 1, 1997, September 15, 1998, September 29, 1999, March 17, 2000, October 3, 2000 and October 3, 2001. Part A : Introductory Rules Rule 1: Abbreviated Expressions Rule 2 : Interpretation of certains words Part B : Rules Concerning Chapter I of the Treaty Rule 3 : The Request (Form) Rule 4 :The Request (Contents) Rule 5 :The Description Rule 6 : The Claims Rule 7 :The Drawing Rule 8 : The Abstract Rule 9 : Expressions, Etc., Not to Be Used Rule 10 : Terminology and Signs Rule 11 : Physical Requirements of the International Application Rule 12 : Language of the International Application and Translation for the Purposes of International Search Rule 13 : Unity of  Invention Rule 13bis : Inventions Relating to Biological Material Rule 14 : The Transmittal Fee Rule 15 : The International Fee Rule 16 : The Search Fee Rule 16bis : Extension of Time Limits for Payment of Fess Rule 17: The Priority Document Rule 19 : The Competent Receiving Office Rule 20 : Receipt of the International Application Rule 21 : Preparation of Copies Rule 22 : Transmittal of the Record Copy and Translation Rule 23 : Transmittal of the Search Copy, Translation and Sequence Listing Rule 24 : Receipt of the Record Copy by the International Bureau Rule 25 : Receipt of the Search Copy by the International Searching Authority Rule 26 : Checking by , and Correcting Before , the Receiving Office of Certain Elements of the International Application Rule 26bis : Correction or Addition of Priority Claim Rule 27 : Lack of Payment of Fess Rule 28 : Defects Noted by the International Bureau Rule 29 : International Applications or Designations Considered Withdrawn Rule 30 : Time Limit Under Article 14(4) Rule 31 : Copies Required Under Article 13 Rule 32 : Extension of Effects of International Application to Certain Successor States Rule 33 : Relevant Prior Art for the International Search Rule 34 :Minimum Documentation Rule 35 : The Competent International Searching Authority Rule 36 : Minimum Requirements for International Searching Authorities Rule 37 : Missing or Defective Title Rule 38 : Missing or Defective Abstract Rule 39 : Subject Matter Under Article 17(2)a)i) Rule 40 : Lack of Unity of Invention  (Internationale Search) Rule 41 : Earlier Search Other than International Search Rule 42 : Time Limit for International Search Rule 43 : The International Search Report Rule 44 : Transmittal of the International Search Report Etc. Rule 45 : Translation of the International Search Report Rule 46 : Amendment of Claims Before The International Bureau Rule 47: Communication to Designated Offices Rule 48 : International Publication Rule 49 : Copy, Translation and Fee Under Article22 Rule 50: Faculty Under Article 22(3) Rule 51: Review by Designated Offices Rule 51bis : Certain National Requirements Allowed Article 27.1),2),6) et 7) Rule 52 : Amendment of the Claims , the Description ,and the Drawing, Before Designated Offices Part C : Rules Concerning Chapter II of the Treaty Rule 53 : The Demand Rule 54 : The Applicant Entitled to Make a Demand Rule 55 : Languages (International Preliminary Examination) Rule 56 : Later Elections Rule 57 : The Handling Fee Rule 58 : The Preliminary Examination Fee Rule 58bis : Extension of Time Limits for Payment of Fees Rule 59 : The Competent International Preliminary Examining Authority Rule 60 : Certain Defects in the Demand or Elections Rule 62 : Copy of Amendments Under Article19 for the International Preliminary Examining Authority Rule 63 : Minimum Requirements for International Preliminary Examining Authorities Rule 64 : Prior Art for International Preliminary Examination Rule 65 : Inventive Step or Non-Obviousness Rule 66 : Procedure Before the International Preliminary Examining Authority Rule 67 : Subject Matter Under Article 34(4)(a)(i) Rule 68 : Lack of Unity of Invention (International Preliminary Examination) Rule 69 :  Start of and Time Limit for International Preliminary Examination Rule 70 : The International Preliminary Examination Report Rule 71 : Transmittal of the International Preliminary Examination Report Rule 72 : Translation of the International Preliminary Examination Report Rule 73 : Communication of the International Preliminary Examination Report Rule 74 : Translations of Annexes of the International Preliminary Examination Report and Transmittal Thereof Rule 75 :  [Deleted] Rule 76 : Copy,Translation and Fee Under Article39(1); Translation of Priority Document Rule 77 : Faculty Under Article 39(1)(b) Rule 78 : Amendment of the Claims , the Description,and the Drawings,Before Elected Offices Part D : Rules Concerning Chapter III of the Treaty Rule 80 : Computation of Time Limits Rule 81 : Modification of Time Limits Fixed in the Treaty Rule 82 : Irregularities in the Mail Service Rule 82bis : Excuse by the Designated or Elected State of Delays in Meeting Certain Time Limits Rule 82ter : Rectification of Errors Made by the Receiving Office or by the International Bureau Rule 83 : Right to Practice Before International Authorities Part E : Rules Concerning Chapter V of the Treaty Rule 84 : Expenses of Delegations Rule 85 :  Absence of Quorum in the Assembly Rule 86 : The Gazette Rule 87 : Copies of  Publications Rule 88 : Amendment of the Regulations Rule 89 :  Administrative Instructions Part F : Rules Concerning Several Chapters of the Treaty Rule 89bis :  Filing, Processing and Transmission of International Applications and Other Documents in Electronic Form or by Electronic Means Rule 89ter :  Copies in Electronic Form of Documents Filed on Paper Rule 90 :  Agents and Common Representatives Rule 90bis :  Withdrawals (Amendments in force as from April 1, 2002) Rule 91 :  Obvious Errors in Documents Rule 92 : Correspondence Rule 92bis  : Recording of Changes in Certain Indications in the Request or the Demand Rule 93 :  Keeping of Records and Files Rule 94  : Access to Files Rule 95 :  Availability of Translations Rule 96 :  The Schedule of Fees