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M. Inspection of files, European Patent Register and stay of proceedings

1.Inspection of files: 1.1.General
1.2.Exclusion from inspection under Rule 144 EPC
1.2.1Test for exclusion
1.2.2Examples where file inspection was found not to be prejudicial to interests of appellant
1.2.3Examples where documents were excluded from file inspection
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2.2.Registration of licences
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