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Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
Includes time limits, examination and withdrawals.
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Sections (64.01 - 64.06) last update July 2021.
Section (32.01 - 32.24) last updated: January 2023.
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