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The European Patent Convention

 
 
Table of Contents - The European Patent Convention
Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention)
Part V Opposition and limitation procedure
Article 105a Request for limitation or revocation
Article 105a[107]
Request for limitation or revocation 
Art. 14, 64, 68, 98, 99, 123
R. 6, 90, 92, 93, 138, 143
(1)
At the request of the proprietor, the European patent may be revoked or be limited by an amendment of the claims. The request shall be filed with the European Patent Office in accordance with the Implementing Regulations. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the limitation or revocation fee has been paid. 
(2)
The request may not be filed while opposition proceedings in respect of the European patent are pending. 
 
[107] Inserted by the Act revising the European Patent Convention of 29.11.2000.
References
Art. 14, 64, 68, 98, 99, 123
R. 6, 90, 92, 93, 138, 143
 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
Art. 105aArt. 105 (elmts)