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2.4.1 Formal aspects under Article 107 EPC

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2.4.1 Formal aspects under Article 107 EPC

Under Art. 107, first sentence, EPC, an EPO decision can be appealed only by a party to the proceedings which gave rise to it. Concerning the entitlement to appeal of a transferee of a patent, see chapter III.O.1. "Party status as patent proprietor".

a) Appeal filed by wrong company
b) Appeal filed in name of representative
c) Party consisting of plurality of persons
d) Company in receivership
e) Death of the appellant (opponent)
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