4. Different texts in respect of different contracting states
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  9. 4.3.1 Different text where a transfer of right takes place pursuant to Art. 61 in examination proceedings
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4.3 Different text where a transfer of right takes place pursuant to Art. 61 or Rule 78 in respect of certain designated states

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4.3.1 Different text where a transfer of right takes place pursuant to Art. 61 in examination proceedings

If by a final decision pursuant to Art. 61 it is adjudged that a third party is entitled to the grant of a European patent, the original European patent application must contain, "where appropriate", for the designated contracting states in which the decision was taken or recognised or must be recognised on the basis of the Protocol on Recognition, claims, a description and drawings which are different from those for the other designated contracting states (see also H‑III, 4.1 and C‑IX, 2).

Art. 61(1)(b)
Rule 17
Rule 18(1) and Rule 18(2)

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