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UKIPO: A pilot scheme launched on 1 April 2007 means that European patent applications made through the Utilisation Pilot Project will be processed more quickly. This will result in Extended European Search Reports (EESR) being issued between 3-6 months from the date of request.
The scheme will be open to all applicants wishing to file a European patent application claiming priority from a searched