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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 IX Implementing Regulations to Part X of the Convention
Rule 158 The European Patent Office as an International Searching Authority or International Preliminary Examining Authority
Rule 158
The European Patent Office as an International Searching Authority or International Preliminary Examining Authority 
Art. 33, 35, 152
(1)
In the case of Article 17, paragraph 3(a) PCT, an additional international search fee shall be paid for each further invention for which an international search is to be carried out.
(2)
In the case of Article 34, paragraph 3(a) PCT, an additional fee for international preliminary examination shall be paid for each further invention for which the international preliminary examination is to be carried out.
(3)[114]
Where an additional fee has been paid under protest, the European Patent Office shall examine the protest in accordance with Rule 40.2(c) to (e) or Rule 68.3(c) to (e) PCT, subject to payment of the prescribed protest fee. Further details concerning the procedure shall be determined by the President of the European Patent Office.
 
[114] See decision of the President of the EPO, OJ EPO 2010, 320 and the notice from the EPO, OJ EPO 2010, 322.
References
Art. 33, 35, 152
 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
R. 158R. 105