Rule 73

Communication of the

International Preliminary Examination Report

73.1      ?i>Preparation of Copies

        The International Bureau shall prepare the copies of the documents to be communicated under Article 36(3)(a).

73.2      ?i>Time Limit for Communication

        The communication provided for in Article 36(3)(a) shall be effected as promptly as possible but not earlier than the communication under Article 20.