IP5 launch new pct collaboration search and examination pilot

On July 1, 2018, USPTO, EPO, JPO, KIPO, and SIPO (collectively, the "IP5") launched a new PCT Collaboration Search and Examination Pilot that allows examiners from all five offices to collaborate on the search and examination of a single international application.  The result is an international search report and written opinion from the chosen international searching authority based on contributions from all participating offices.  Applicants will have the benefit of search conducted by multiple examiners in different languages with no extra cost.