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European Patent Convention (EPC 1973)

 
 
A revised version of the European Patent Convention entered into force on 13 December 2007. The provisions of the revised Convention apply unless the transitional provisions provide for the applicability of the EPC 1973.
EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION 1973 - Table of Contents
IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO THE CONVENTION ON THE GRANT OF EUROPEAN PATENTS European Patent Convention Protocol on Recognition
PART II - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART II OF THE CONVENTION PART I - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART I OF THE CONVENTION PART III - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART III OF THE CONVENTION
Chapter I - Procedure where the applicant or proprietor is not entitled   Chapter II - Mention of the inventor

Chapter I

Procedure where the applicant or proprietor is not entitled


 Rule 13 - Suspension of proceedings

 Rule 14 - Limitation of the option to withdraw the European patent application

 Rule 15 - Filing of a new European patent application by the person entitled to apply

 Rule 16 - Partial transfer of right by virtue of a final decision