Chapter II – European search report
Rule 65102
Transmittal of the European search report
Immediately after it has been drawn up, the European search report shall be transmitted to the applicant together with copies of any cited documents. The European Patent Office shall make available copies of any cited documents.
102Amended by decision of the Administrative Council CA/D 10/22 of 13.10.2022 (OJ EPO 2022, A101), which entered into force on 01.02.2023.
See notice from the EPO of 02.07.2024 concerning a change of practice in access to patent literature documents cited in search and examination proceedings (OJ EPO 2024, A68).
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13.12.2007 - 31.01.2023Decision of the Administrative Council of 07.12.2006 (CA/D 10/06), (OJ EPO 2007, 8 and Special edition 1/2007)01.02.2023 -CA/D 10/22 (OJ EPO 2022, A101)
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EPC EPC 1973 R. 65 Art. 92(2)