2. Allowability of amendments under Art. 123(2)
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2.2 Content of the application as "originally" filed – general rules

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2.2.7 Citation of prior art in the description after the filing date 

There is normally no objection to an applicant introducing, by amendment, further information regarding prior art which is relevant; indeed this may be required by the examining division (see F‑II, 4.3 and F‑III, 8).

Art. 123(2)

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