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9.2 Categories of documents (X, Y, P, A, D, etc.) 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

Section B‑X, 9.2 in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

PCT AI 505, 507
GL/ISPE 16.65

9.2.1 Particularly relevant documents
9.2.2 Documents defining the state of the art and not prejudicing novelty or inventive step
9.2.3 Documents which refer to a non‑written disclosure
9.2.4 Use of "P" documents in the search report
9.2.5 Documents relating to the theory or principle underlying the invention
9.2.6 Potentially conflicting patent documents
9.2.7 Documents cited in the application
9.2.8 Documents cited for other reasons
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