Chapter V – Preclassification, IPC and CPC classification of European patent applications
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3. IPC classification of the application

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3.3 IPC classification in cases of a lack of unity of invention 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

Where objection of lack of unity of invention arises, all inventions must be classified, since all will be disclosed in the published application. Each invention claimed is to be classified as set out in paragraphs B‑V, 3 to 3.2.

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