applicant either files Form NP1 or indicates in writing to the Office t=
hat he
wishes to proceed with the national phase.'
This means that the applications will still remain part of the prior ar=
t unless
the applicant withdraws the application before it enters the national p=
hase,
but at least we should be able to see an indication as to whether they =
are
definitely proceeding by looking for a UK application number. These a=
re
published in 'The Patent and Design Journal' and should be included in
INPADOC.
Liz Hall
ICI Group Intellectual Property Dept
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