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44 - Patent Cooperation Treaty

§ 44^bis.2 Communication to Designated Offices

(a) Where a report has been issued under Rule 44^bis.1, the International Bureau shall communicate it to each designated Office in accordance with Rule 93^bis.1 but not before the expiration of 30 months from the priority date.

(b) Where the applicant makes an express request to a designated Office under Article 23(2), the International Bureau shall communicate a copy of the written opinion established by the International Searching Authority under Rule 43^bis.1 to that Office promptly upon the request of that Office or of the applicant.

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