Non-observance of the time limit for payment of the search fee
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If the search fee is not paid in due time the application will be deemed to be withdrawn and the applicant will be informed thereof in a communication under Rule 108(3) EPC.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 this communication, the search fee and a surcharge are paid. | |
Art. 157(2)(b) EPC
R. 108(1) EPC(3) EPC
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A request for re-establishment of rights in respect of the time limit for payment of the search fee is ruled out (see decision G 3/91). | |
Art. 122(5) EPC
OJ 1993, 8
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