Chapter IV – Claims (Art. 84 and formal requirements)
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6. Support in description

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6. Support in description 

6.1 General remarks
6.2 Extent of generalisation
6.3 Objection of lack of support
6.4 Lack of support vs insufficient disclosure
6.5 Definition in terms of function
6.6 Support for dependent claims
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