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62.1 Copy of Written Opinion by International Searching Authority and of Amendments Made Before the Demand Is Filed - Patent Cooperation Treaty
§ 62.1 Copy of Written Opinion by International Searching Authority and of Amendments Made Before the Demand Is Filed
Upon receipt of a demand, or a copy thereof, from the International Preliminary Examining Authority, the International Bureau shall promptly transmit to that Authority:
(i) a copy of the written opinion established under Rule 43bis.1, unless the national Office or intergovernmental organization that acted as International Searching Authority is also acting as International Preliminary Examining Authority; and
(ii) a copy of any amendment under Article 19, and any statement referred to in that Article, unless that Authority has indicated that it has already received such a copy.
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