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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 VII - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART VII OF THE CONVENTION PART VI - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART VI OF THE CONVENTION PART VIII - IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART VIII OF THE CONVENTION
Chapter IX - Legal and administrative co-operation Chapter VIII - Information to the public Chapter X - Representation

Chapter IX

Legal and administrative co-operation


 Rule 97 - Communications between the European Patent Office and the authorities of the Contracting States

 Rule 98 - Inspection of files by or via courts or authorities of the Contracting States

 Rule 99 - Procedure for letters rogatory