Chapter VI – Publication of application; request for examination and transmission of the dossier to examining division
3. Response to the search opinion
The applicant is required to respond to the search opinion within the time limit under Rule 70(1) or, if a communication under Rule 70(2) is sent (see C‑II, 1.1), within the time limit under Rule 70(2). If the applicant fails to respond to the search opinion on time, the application is deemed withdrawn (Rule 70a(3)). For more details, see B‑XI, 8.