> -----Original Message-----
> From: Judy Turner
> Sent: 25 August 2000 15:52
> To: 'gwareing@shsint.co.uk'
> Cc: Peter Steele
> Subject: Inpadoc code DE8642/REG
>
> Gill
>
> The code you refer to is a PCT REG code. Both PCT and EP codes in Inpadoc
> include a REG code where it is followed by a national code. In the present
> case, the national code is a German one - DE8642. You can find
> explanations of the national codes for DE at
>
> http://www.epo.co.at/inpadoc/index_decodes.htm
>
> You will see that DE8642 relates to a German designation on a PCT
> application and concerns the withdrawal of the German designation - hence
> the terminology "impact abolished for DE"
>
> The only other countries where I know of explanations of the Inpadoc codes
> are GB (three web pages) and EP. Here they are -
>
> http://www.epo.co.at/inpadoc/index-GB-p1.htm
>
> http://www.epo.co.at/inpadoc/index-GB-p2.htm
>
> http://www.epo.co.at/inpadoc/index-GB-p3.htm
>
> http://www.epo.co.at/inpadoc/index_epcodes.htm
>
> For other countries I think you just have to rely on the Inpadoc manuals.
> If anyone is able to tell you otherwise, I should be very pleased to
> know!!
>
> Regards,
>
> Judy Turner
> Senior Patent Analyst
> Current Patent Ltd.
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