Part D – Guidelines for Opposition and Limitation/Revocation Procedures
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Chapter VI – Procedure for the examination of the opposition

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Chapter VI – Procedure for the examination of the opposition

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

(Oral proceedings: see E‑III; taking and conservation of evidence: see E‑IV).

1. General remarks
2. Adherence to the text of the European patent submitted or approved by the patent proprietor
3. Invitation to file observations
4. Communications from the opposition division to the patent proprietor
5. Additional search
6. Examination of the opposition during oral proceedings
7. Preparation of the decision
8. Request to adjourn opposition proceedings
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