European Patent Convention

Cross-reference list
EPC 1973	EPC 2000
Art. V	Art. V

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European Patent Convention (EPC 1973)

A revised version of the European Patent Convention entered into force on 13 December 2007. The provisions of the revised Convention apply unless the transitional provisions provide for the applicability of the EPC 1973.

EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION 1973 - Table of Contents

Preface

Implementing Regulations

PART V - OPPOSITION PROCEDURE

PART IV - PROCEDURE UP TO GRANT

PART VI - APPEALS PROCEDURE

PART V

OPPOSITION PROCEDURE

Article 99 - Opposition

Article 100 - Grounds for opposition

Article 101 - Examination of the opposition

Article 102 - Revocation or maintenance of the European patent

Article 103 - Publication of a new specification of the European patent

Article 104 - Costs

Article 105 - Intervention of the assumed infringer

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