1.2 Revocation of the European patent
1.2.4 Revocation in the event of requirements not being met until after expiry of time limits
In the cases referred to in D‑VIII, 1.2.2 and D-VIII, 1.2.3, the European patent will be revoked even if the omitted acts have been completed during the period between expiry of the time limit and the taking of a final decision, unless a request for re-establishment of rights has been filed, in which case a decision must first be given on the request.