Convergence of practice dashboard

For each of the common practices established under the Convergence of Practice program, an overview of implementation across the Contracting states is provided. In addition, detailed information on each country’s status of implementation is available on the dedicated sub-pages.

1. Unity of invention

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2. Designation of the inventor

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3. Accordance of a date of priority

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4. Re-establishment of rights

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5. Claim drafting and structure

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6. Examination practice: CII and AI

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7. Allowable features in drawings

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8. Issuing and accepting electronic priority documents

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