J 0004/99 (Late divisional application/N.N.) of 21.03.2002

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:2002:J000499.20020321
Date of decision: 21 March 2002
Case number: J 0004/99
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Language of proceedings: English
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Board: 3.1.01
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Relevant legal provisions: European Patent Convention R 25(1) 1973 European Patent Convention R 51(4) 1973 European Patent Convention R 51(6) 1973
Keywords: Conditional approval under R 51(4) EPC in respect of the filing of a divisional application (no)
Legitimate expectations from J 11/91 (no)
Second communication under R 51(4) EPC required when later requested amendments are accepted (no)
retrospective application of the latest version of R 25(1) EPC (no)
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Cited cases: G 0010/92 J 0011/91 J 0014/95 J 0015/95 J 0016/95 J 0024/95 J 0025/95 J 0004/96 J 0012/99
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ORDER

For these reasons it is decided that:

The appeal is dismissed.