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3. List of exclusions

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3.3 Mathematical theories 

See ISPE Guidelines 9.05. However, under the Agreement between the EPO and WIPO these fall within the EPO's discretion to exclude matter which would be excluded under Art. 52(2)(a) EPC and Art. 52(3) EPC. Section G‑II, 3.3, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

Rule 39.1(i), Rule 67.1(i)
OJ EPO 2017, A115
OJ EPO 2018, A24

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