This service gives PCT applicants the option of requesting supplementary searches (SIS) from participating International Search Authorities (ISA) in addition to the main PCT search, thereby reducing the likelihood of new prior art being found in the national phase.

The advantages of using Nordic Patent Institute when requesting supplementary searches:

• Nordic Patent Institute draws upon the resources of the national patent offices of the contracting states, thereby strengthening competencies at national level and at the same time exploiting the advantage of having access to the consolidated resources of the national offices.
   
• The Institute has a staff of 150 highly qualified examiners, with extensive experience in a broad range of technical areas. This experience is developed through examining a large number of patent applications in areas where NPI’s national industries are strong, for instance oil and gas, biotechnology, pharmaceutical compounds, ships and vessels, chemistry and metallurgy.
   
• Nordic Patent Institute searches cover Nordic search files in addition to the PCT minimum.
   
• Nordic Patent Institute has a quality management system based on ISO standards, and uses only ISO certified contractors. The Danish and the Norwegian national patent offices, who perform the searches on behalf of NPI, are ISO 9001 certified.
   
• The Institute has a "European" search procedure based on IPC rather than US classification, and the examiners are skilled in both classification systems.
   
• Our examiners have multilingual skills. They master the Nordic languages as well as the most common European languages. This is an advantage when searching in European and Nordic material.
   
• We will deliver the Supplementary Search Report within 2 months from having received the request from WIPO.
   
• The price will be the same as for an international search. (See price list)
   

Nordic Patent Institute has focused on delivering high quality from day one, and we believe this has been achieved. We look forward to delivering supplementary searches to you and your company.

 More information on the Supplementary International Search