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How to get a European patent - "Euro-PCT"

Guide for Applicants - Part 2 - Table of Contents
E. Euro-PCT procedure before the EPO as a designated (PCT Chapter I) or elected (PCT Chapter II)... D. The EPO as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) - PCT Chapter II ANNEX I Terms and abbreviations
II. What must the applicant do to initiate the European phase? I. General III. Filing of other documents
What are the legal consequences of not filing a translation? When must the applicant file a translation of the Euro-PCT application (Form 1200, Section 7)? What the translation must include


What are the legal consequences of not filing a translation?


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If the translation of the international application as originally filed is not filed within the time limit, the Euro-PCT application is deemed to be withdrawn. The applicant is informed of this in a communication under Rule 108(3) EPC. The loss of rights is deemed not to have occurred if, within two months of notification of the above communication, the translation is supplied and a surcharge is paid.

Art. 24(1)(iii), 39(2) PCT

R. 76.5,

R. 49.5(c-bis) PCT

R. 108(3) EPC
Art. 2(3c) RFees




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