Part I – Implementing Regulations to Part I of the Convention
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Chapter I – General provisions

Overview

Rule 1
Written proceedings

16th edition: this version presents the text in force on 1 July 2020.

In written proceedings before the European Patent Office, the requirement to use the written form shall be satisfied if the content of the documents can be reproduced in a legible form on paper.

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EPC - Reference
  • R. 3, 35, 49, 50, 76, 89, 92, 114
Cross-reference list
  • EPC EPC 1973
    R. 1-
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