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9.2 Categories of documents (X, Y, P, A, D, etc.)

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9.2 Categories of documents (X, Y, P, A, D, etc.) 

All documents cited in the search report are assigned to one of the categories explained in more detail below by placing the relevant letter in the first column of the citation sheets. Categories can be combined if necessary.

9.2.1 Particularly relevant documents
9.2.2 Documents defining the state of the art and not prejudicing novelty or inventive step
9.2.3 Documents which refer to a non-written disclosure
9.2.4 Intermediate documents
9.2.5 Documents relating to the theory or principle behind the invention
9.2.6 Potentially conflicting patent documents
9.2.7 Documents cited in the application
9.2.8 Documents cited for other reasons
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