44bis.1

a) Unless an international preliminary examination report has been or is to be established, the International Bureau shall issue a report on behalf of the International Searching Authority (in this Rule referred to as “the report”) as to the matters referred to in Rule 43bis.1a). The report shall have the same contents as the written opinion established under Rule 43bis.1.

b) The report shall bear the title “international preliminary report on patentability (Chapter I of the Patent Cooperation Treaty)” together with an indication that it is issued under this Rule by the International Bureau on behalf of the International Searching Authority.

c) The International Bureau shall promptly transmit one copy of the report issued under paragraph a) to the applicant.