There are strict time limits for issuing International Preliminary Examination Reports in respect of PCT applications. Hence, Offices acting as an International Preliminary Examining Authority must give precedence to the examination of PCT applications. The problem requires an urgent remedy. It is believed that the problem and possible short-term solutions should be discussed internationally as a matter of urgency.
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The U.S. Federal Circuit decision in the case Festo v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki has eviscerated the Doctrine of Equivalents and so eviscerated 150 years of patent law. If let stand, this is a major defeat for inventors. Formal presentations will be followed by lively discussions, as ample time will be available in each session for questions and comments. We are confident that our multi-choice programme will provide every IP practitioner with a presentation of interest at any time during the Forum.