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Chapter VII – Inventive step

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2. Prior art; date of filing, date of priority 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

The "prior art" for the purposes of considering inventive step is as defined in Art. 33(3).

In determining what is to be considered prior art, the principles laid down in GL/PCT‑EPO G‑IV apply.

GL/ISPE 13.02

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