1. Summarized Matrix on Implementation on PLT-like Remedies for Missed Deadlines - Diversion among APAA Recognized Groups Nov.13, 2011 APAA Patent Committee in Makati Kay Konishi NICHIEI Patent Trademark Attorneys

2. 2 1.Summary of Answers to 2010 Questionnaires  Actions Concerned  1.Responding OA  2. Request for Examination  3. PCT National Entry  4. Appeal against Final Rejection  5. Annuity Payment (after Grace Period)  Mandated by Paris Convention Art.5 bis

3. 3 1.Summary of Answers to 2010 Questionnaires  Implementation of Extension of Time Limits (PLT Art.11(1))  Available? If yes, then:  Reasons for extension limited?  Petition prior to the deadline required?  Evidence required?  General Provision? (Generally applies to all procedures except enumerated exceptions?)

4. 4 1.Summary of Answers to 2010 Questionnaires  Implementation of Continued Processing (PLT Art.11(2))  Available? If yes, then:  Reasons for failure limited?  Evidence required?  General Provision? (Generally applies all procedures except enumerated exceptions?)

5. 5 1.Summary of Answers to 2010 Questionnaires  Implementation of Reinstatement of Rights (PLT Art.12)  Available? If yes, then:  Criteria? (Due Care/ Unintentional/ Others)  Evidence required?  Intervening Right?  General Provision? (Generally applies all procedures except enumerated exceptions?)

6. 6 1.Summary of Answers to 2010 Questionnaires  Implementation of Relief on Priority Claiming (PLT Art.13(1), (2))  Correction or Addition available?  Except PCT applications  Restoration available?  Criteria? (Due Care/ Unintentional/ Others)  Evidence required?

7. 7 2.1. JP  Criteria: “un-imputable”  Priority Addition/Correction: NO  Priority Restoration: NO Extension (Art.11(1)) Continued Processing (Art.11(2)) Reinstatement of Rights (Art.12) Responding OA YNN Request for Exam. NNN PCT National Entry NNN Appeal ag. Final Rejection NNY Annuity Payment NNY

8. 8 2.2. AU  Criteria: “due care” (for Reinstatement of Rights)  Priority Addition/Correction: YES  Priority Restoration: YES Extension (Art.11(1)) Continued Processing (Art.11(2)) Reinstatement of Rights (Art.12) Responding OA YNY Request for Exam. YNY PCT National Entry YNY Appeal ag. Final Rejection NNY Annuity Payment YNY

9. 9 2.3. KR  Criteria: “un-imputable” (will change soon…)  Priority Addition/Correction: YES  Priority Restoration: NO Extension (Art.11(1)) Continued Processing (Art.11(2)) Reinstatement of Rights (Art.12) Responding OA YNN Request for Exam. NNN PCT National Entry NNN Appeal ag. Final Rejection YNY Annuity Payment NNY