Chapter IV – Search procedure and strategy
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2. Search strategy

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2.5 Closest prior art and its effects on the search 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

Paragraphs 1 to 3 of section B‑IV, 2.5 in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO apply mutatis mutandis.

See also ISPE Guidelines 15.60.

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