objection were raised within a reasonable time, we could assume acquiesence by the other parties.
11. If a separate Hong Kong receiving office were established, as far as we can see, it should be possible for it to nominate International Search Authorities (ISAs) and International Preliminary Examination Authorities (IPEAs) other than those used by the UK office."
Will Branitt
Jill Barrett
PS Since typing the above, I have faxed it to Mrs Sullivan and spoken to her (yesterday evening). My redraft of paras 9-11 has been modified to take account of her comments, and she is content for you to send off the letter to HKG with the new paragraphs. Existing para 11 will of course need to be renumbered.
B
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