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3. Analysis of the application and content of the search opinion

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3.7 Search division's approach 

The search division does not require or suggest amendments simply because it thinks they would improve the wording of the description or claims. It should not take a pedantic approach; what is important is that the meaning of the description and claims is clear. However, any serious inconsistencies between the claims and the description as filed are objected to (see F‑IV, 4.3).

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