Chapter III – Opposition
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3. Submission in writing

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3.1 Form of the opposition 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

The notice of opposition must be filed in writing and must be typewritten or printed, with a margin of about 2.5 cm on the left-hand side of each page. It would be appropriate if the notice of opposition also satisfied the requirements laid down in Rule 49(3) Rule 49(2) in conjunction with the decision of the President of the EPO dated 25 November 2022 (OJ EPO 2022, A113).

Rule 86
Rule 50(2)

Rule 49(3)

Rule 49(2)

Rule 76(1)

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