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PCT Minimum Documentation

Part 4.1: Inventory of Patent and Utility Model Documents According to PCT Rule 34.1

Published in january 2026

1.  The following information relates to the inventory of patent and utility model documents forming the PCT minimum documentation according to PCT Rule 34.1, effective from January 1, 2026.

2.  There are six columns defined within the table below:

(a)  The first column specifies the Issuing Office or Organization.

3.  Reference should be made to Annex H of the Administrative Instructions under the PCT which sets out the technical requirements and procedures for inclusion of patent and utility model documentation and non-patent literature in the PCT minimum documentation.

4.  The full inventory of patent and utility model documents for every patent Office or Organization is available in the table below.