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The CPC International project

The CPC International project. New situation as of 26 August 2019. Why. Until the end of August 2019, CPC data from National Offices stored at document level , in C(PC)NO fields. The CPC International project was started with several objectives:

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The CPC International project

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  1. The CPC International project New situation as of 26 August 2019

  2. Why Until the end of August 2019, CPC data from National Offices stored at document level, in C(PC)NO fields. The CPC International project was started with several objectives: Treat allocationsfrom the EPO, USPTO and other CPC offices / organisations equally Simplify synchronisation and conflict resolution mechanisms between the EPO and USPTO

  3. What’s new as of 26 August 2019? From 26 August 2019 onwards: • Allocations from all CPC offices, e.g. EP, US, BR or CN are stored at simple patent family level • Office(s) endorsing allocation is (are) visible and searchable • No Raise-Hand flags – each Office manages its own allocations • Supported by a new CPCDB infrastructure

  4. Old situation Document level (CPCNO) Family level (CPC)

  5. New situation (end of August 2019) Document level (CPCNO) Family level (CPC)

  6. New situation Family level (CPC) H01R 12/73 (GB)

  7. Thank you for your attention! More information? cpc@epo.org cpc@uspto.gov

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