In relation to IV, 1 ("European divisional applications") there is no provision in the PCT for filing divisional applications. One or more European divisional applications may be filed in respect of subject-matter contained in an earlier Euro-PCT application, but not before the latter application is pending before the EPO acting as designated or elected Office, i.e. has entered the European phase (see IV, 1.1.1). The divisional application must be filed in the language of the proceedings of the earlier application (see IV, 1.3.3).