Catalogue of Differing Practices

The Catalogue of Differing Practices (CDP) is a tool aimed at identifying the differences in patent examination practice in the IP5 Offices. It is also a first step towards a reference guide which allows the reader to quickly understand the practice in the other offices without requiring a detailed knowledge of the underlying legislative systems.

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The CDP is part of an ongoing process undertaken by the IP5 to support work sharing and operational practice convergence between the Offices.