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WIPO Regulations for International Patent Applications under the PCT

Rule 2

Interpretation of Certain Words

2.1       “PCT applicant”

Whenever the word “PCT applicant” is used, it shall be construed as meaning also the agent or other representative of the PCT applicant, except where the contrary clearly follows from the wording or the nature of the provision, or the context in which the word is used, such as, in particular, where the provision refers to the residence or nationality of the PCT applicant.

2.2       “Agent”

Whenever the word “agent” is used, it shall be construed as meaning an agent appointed under Rule 90.1, unless the contrary clearly follows from the wording or the nature of the provision, or the context in which the word is used.

2.2bis       “Common Representative”

Whenever the expression “common representative” is used, it shall be construed as meaning an PCT applicant appointed as, or considered to be, the common representative under Rule 90.2.

2.3       “Signature”

Whenever the word “signature” is used, it shall be understood that, if the national law applied by the receiving Office or the competent International Searching or Preliminary Examining Authority requires the use of a seal instead of a signature, the word, for the purposes of that Office or Authority, shall mean seal.