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2.4. Link between subject-matter of earlier application and divisional application

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2.4. Link between subject-matter of earlier application and divisional application

2.4.1 No abandonment of subject-matter in earlier application if divisional is filed
2.4.2 No effect on content of divisional application if earlier application was refused
2.4.3 Final decision on subject-matter in the parent application or a sibling application – res judicata
2.4.4 Re-filing of same subject-matter
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