Chapter XI – The search opinion

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

1. Search opinion is part of the EESR

2. Basis of the search opinion

3. Analysis of the application and content of the search opinion

4. Priority claim and the search opinion

5. Unity in relation to the search opinion

6. The search opinion in cases of a limitation of the search

7. No search opinion is issued

8. Reaction to the extended European search report (EESR)

9. Art. 124 and the utilisation scheme