Section 35B
Applicant or Patent Registration Office may request for international search
Any applicant who files an application, other than an international application, for the grant of a patent with the Patent
Registration Office may request that an international search be carried out on such application by the International Searching Authority which is specified under subsection 78L(1).
(2)
The Patent Registration Office may subject an application, other than an international application, for the grant of a patent filed with it to an international search to be carried out by the International
Searching Authority which is specified under subsection 78L(1).
(3)
Where a search is carried out on an application pursuant to subsection (1) or (2), the description and claims contained in the application shall be presented in the languages specified by the
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International Searching Authority and the search fees as specified by the International Searching Authority shall be paid by the applicant either to the International Searching Authority directly or via the Patent
Registration Office.