4.1.2 Erroneously filed application documents

In application of the general principles described in A‑XIII, 4.1.1, for international applications comprising both erroneously filed application documents and correct application documents incorporated by reference (Rule 20.6 PCT in conjunction with Rule 20.5bis(d) PCT), irrespective of their date of filing (OJ EPO 2020, A81, and OJ EPO 2022, A71) (A‑XV, 6; A‑II, 4.1.5, A‑II, 6; C‑III, 1.3), the additional fee must be paid for all application documents contained in the international publication unless any are replaced by amendments filed on entry into the European phase, as specified by the applicant.

For international applications with an international date of filing on or before 31 October 2022, see the April 2025 edition of the Guidelines, C‑III, 1.3 and A‑III, 13.2.