Australia - PatSearch Problems
IP Australia have just issued an important notice regarding Applicant name searches conducted since 30 April 2005.
"As part of a system upgrade on 30 April 2005 an error was introduced into the Patsearch database.
The effect of the error has been that around 20% of Patsearch records have had their applicant name missing. Consequently any applicant name searches that were performed between 30 April 2005 and 23 May 2005 could have produced incomplete results.
The majority of applications affected were lapsed PCT applications which have not entered the National Phase in Australia. However a small number of applications in the following categories were also identified: -
- active National Phase applications
- PCT applications which have not lapsed but have not yet entered the National Phase
- non PCT applications
For a list of these application please contact the OLS & International Systems Service Support Team on 6283 2880 or email olsis.support@ipaustralia.gov.au
This problem has now been rectified, IP Australia apologises for any inconvenience that may have occurred".
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