Guidelines for examination in the European Patent Office
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The President of the EPO decided on 3 April 2007 to amend the Guidelines for Examination. This amendment has been occasioned primarily by the amendment of the Articles agreed at the Diplomatic Conference in November 2000 ("EPC 2000") and the corresponding amendment of the Implementing Regulations. These revised Guidelines are therefore be applicable as of 13 December 2007.
General Part
Complete Guidelines for Examination (ZIP)