Chapter XI – The search opinion
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1. Search opinion is part of the EESR

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1. Search opinion is part of the EESR 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

The extended European search report (EESR) is made up of two components:

(i)the European search report or the supplementary European search report (see B‑X);

(ii)the search opinion. 

Rule 62(1)

1.1 The search opinion
1.2 Position of the examining division
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