Guidelines for Examination

The EPO forwards the search report, the search opinion (if applicable, see B-XI, 7) and copies of all cited documents to the applicant, see B-X, 11.1), including automated translations annexed to the ESOP (when appropriate, see B-X, 9.1.3) and those documents appearing after the "&" sign and designated to be copied and sent to the applicant (see B-X, 11.3).