A recent Israel Patent Office Circular, which will take effect in June 2010, details new requirements designed to increase productivity, minimise duplication of resources and shorten the examination process.
Draconian disclosure directive
A recent Israel Patent Office Circular, which will take effect in June 2010, details new requirements designed to increase productivity, minimise duplication of resources and shorten the examination process.
Applicants will be required to submit a copy of all responses relating to novelty and inventive step submitted in corresponding applications in other jurisdictions, in addition to the current requirements for information.
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Israel Patent Office, amendments, examination