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4.1. Rule 63 EPC governing incomplete search

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4.1. Rule 63 EPC governing incomplete search

4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Additional search necessary: limited discretion of the examining division
4.1.3 Declaration under Rule 63(2) EPC
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