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Guide for applicants, Part 2: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)

 
 
Table of Contents - Guide for applicants, Part 2: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)
D. The EPO as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) - PCT Chapter II PCT
II. The international preliminary examination procedure before the EPO as an IPEA
International preliminary examination before the EPO: four scenarios
International preliminary examination before the EPO: four scenarios
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For ease of understanding, the procedure before the EPO as IPEA can be summarised in four scenarios: 
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First case: The EPO acted as ISA and made no objections
Second case: The EPO acted as ISA and made objections
Third case: The EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has no objections
Fourth case: The EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has objections