4.2 The international preliminary examination procedure before the EPO as an IPEA
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International preliminary examination before the EPO: four scenarios

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4.2.6.International preliminary examination before the EPO: four scenarios 

4.2.020For ease of understanding, the procedure before the EPO as IPEA can be summarised in four scenarios: 

First scenario: the EPO acted as ISA and made no objections
Second scenario: the EPO acted as ISA and made objections
Third scenario: the EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has no objections
Fourth scenario: the EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has objections
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