Chapter VIII – Time limits, loss of rights, further and accelerated processing and re-establishment of rights
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1. Time limits and loss of rights resulting from failure to respond within a time limit

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1. Time limits and loss of rights resulting from failure to respond within a time limit 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

1.1 Determination of time limits
1.2 Duration of the periods to be specified by the EPO on the basis of EPC provisions
1.3 Time limits which may be freely determined
1.4 Calculation of time limits
1.5 Effect of change in priority date
1.6 Extension of a time limit
1.7 Late receipt of documents
1.8 Failure to respond within a time limit
1.9 Loss of rights
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