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2. Considerations relating to specific exclusions from and exceptions to patentability 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

2.1 Methods for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy and diagnostic methods practised on the human or animal body
2.2 Subject-matter excluded from patentability under Art. 52(2) and (3)
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