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Chapter 5 – The European patent grant procedure

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Chapter 5 – The European patent grant procedure

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

5.1 General survey
5.2 Procedure up to publication of the application
5.3 Publication of the European patent application
5.4 Examination procedure
5.5 Opposition procedure
5.6 Limitation and revocation procedure
5.7 Appeals procedure
5.8 Divisional applications
5.9 Renewal fees
5.10 General provisions governing periods
5.11 How to register transfers, changes of name, licences and other rights
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