Part C – Guidelines for Procedural Aspects of Substantive Examination
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Chapter I – Introduction

Overview

1. General remark 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

In this Part C of the Guidelines the term "examiner" is used to mean the examiner entrusted with substantive examination forming part of the examining division, which is responsible for the final decision.

Chapters C‑II to C-IX set out the general procedure for examination, together with guidance on particular matters where necessary. They do not provide detailed instructions on matters of internal administration.

Art. 18

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