1. Examination for deficiencies in the notice of opposition and communications from the formalities officer arising from this examination
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1.3 Issue of communications by the formalities officer as a result of examination for deficiencies

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1.3 Issue of communications by the formalities officer as a result of examination for deficiencies 

If, in the course of the examination as described in D‑IV, 1.2, formalities officers note deficiencies which may still be remedied, and if there are no deficiencies which may no longer be remedied (in the case of deficiencies which may no longer be remedied see D‑IV, 1.4), they will issue the communications described in D‑IV, 1.3.1 and/or D-IV, 1.3.2 to the opponent, if possible in a single communication.

Art. 14(4)
Rule 2(1)
Rule 3(1)
Rule 6(2)
Rule 50(3)
Rule 77(1) and Rule 77(2)
Rule 152(1) to Rule 152(3)

1.3.1 Communication in the event of deficiencies as described in D‑IV, 1.2.1 which, if not remedied, will lead to the opposition being deemed not to have been filed
1.3.2 Communication in the event of deficiencies as described in D‑IV, 1.2.2 which, if not remedied, will lead to rejection of the opposition as inadmissible
1.3.3 Extent of the formalities officer's obligation to issue the above communications
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