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The European Patent Convention

 
 
Table of Contents - The European Patent Convention
Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents
Part II Implementing Regulations to Part II of the Convention
Chapter I Procedure where the applicant is not entitled
Rule 15 Limitation on withdrawals
Rule 15[12]
Limitation on withdrawals  
Art. 61, 79
From the date on which a third party provides evidence that he has instituted national proceedings under Rule 14, paragraph 1, and up to the date on which the proceedings for grant are resumed, neither the European patent application nor the designation of any Contracting State may be withdrawn.
 
[12] See decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal G 3/92 (Annex I).
References
Art. 61, 79
 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
R. 15R. 14