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1.2 Revocation of the European patent

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1.2.3 Revocation for failure to notify the appointment of a new representative 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

If opposition proceedings are interrupted according to Rule 142(1)(c) and the patent proprietor, who is not resident in one of the contracting states, does not forward a notification of the appointment of a new representative within the two-month period laid down in Rule 142(3)(a) (see E‑VII, 1.4(i)), the European patent will be revoked.

Rule 142(3)(a)

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