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Chapter I – Opposition procedure

Overview

Rule 87
Content and form of the new specification of the European patent

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

The new specification of the European patent shall include the description, claims and drawings as amended. Rule 73, paragraphs 2 and Rule 73, paragraphs 3, and Rule 74 shall apply.

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    R. 87R. 62, R. 62a
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