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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)
E. Euro-PCT procedure before the EPO as a designated (PCT Chapter I) or elected (PCT Chapter II) Office
XVII. State of the art
XVII.
State of the art 
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Upon payment of the filing fee and, where required, receipt of the translation an international application is considered as comprised in the state of the art under Article 54(3) EPC (see points 510 and 540).
Art. 54(3), 153(3)(4) EPC
R. 165 EPC
GL/EPO G-IV, 5.2