PCT Jargon

• Author: Jay Erstling - Samson Helfgott - T. David Reed
• Pages: 263-269

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APPENDIX

PCT Jargon

One of the complicating features of the PCT is that it has its own unique

terminology. In order to maximize the benefits of the PCT, it is helpful

to have a command of the language of the PCT. The following is a glos-

sary of PCT terms.

1. Glossary of Terms

Chapter I of the PCT: The provisions in the PCT that regulate the

filing of PCT applications, the establishment of international searches

and written opinions by ISAs, and the international publication of

PCT applications; provides for the communication of PCT applica-

tions and related documents to designated offices.

Chapter II of the PCT: The provisions in the PCT that regulate the

optional international preliminary examination procedure.

Contracting State: A PCT member country.

Designated Office (DO): A national or regional office of or acting

for a PCT member country designated in a PCT application under

Chapter I of the PCT.

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