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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 X International applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty – Euro-PCT applications
Article 152 The European Patent Office as an International Searching Authority or International Preliminary Examining Authority
Article 152[161]
The European Patent Office as an International Searching Authority or International Preliminary Examining Authority 
Art. 21, 35
R. 158, 161
The European Patent Office shall act as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority within the meaning of the PCT, in accordance with an agreement between the Organisation and the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization, for applicants who are residents or nationals of a State party to this Convention. This agreement may provide that the European Patent Office shall also act for other applicants. 
 
[161] See Agreement between the EPO and the International Bureau of WIPO under the PCT dated 18/24.10.2007 as amended with effect from 01.07.2010, OJ EPO 2010, 304.
References
Art. 21, 35
R. 158, 161
 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
Art. 152Art. 154, Art. 155