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Chapter I – Procedure where the applicant is not entitled

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Rule 1529
Limitation on withdrawals

From the date on which a third party provides evidence that he has they have instituted national proceedings under Rule 14, paragraph 1, and up to the date on which the proceedings for grant are resumed, neither the European patent application nor the designation of any Contracting State may be withdrawn.


29See decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal G 3/92 (Annex I).

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  • Art. 61, 79
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  • 13.12.2007 - 31.03.2025 
    Decision of the Administrative Council of 07.12.2006 (CA/D 10/06), (OJ EPO 2007, 8 and Special edition 1/2007)
    01.04.2025 - 
    CA/D 20/24 (OJ EPO 2025, A16)
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  • EPC EPC 1973
    R. 15R. 14
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