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3. List of exclusions

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3.6 Programs for computers 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

See ISPE Guidelines 9.15, ISPE Guidelines A9.15 and ISPE Guidelines A9.15[2]. However, under the Agreement between the EPO and WIPO these fall within the EPO's discretion to exclude matter which would be excluded under Art. 52(2)(c) and Art. 52(3) EPC. Section GL/EPO G‑II, 3.6, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis (cf. GL/PCT‑EPO B‑VIII, 2.2).

Rule 39.1(vi),
Rule 67.1(vi)
OJ EPO 2017, A115
OJ EPO 2018, A24

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