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VI. The EPO acting as a PCT Authority – Euro-PCT applications

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VI. THE EPO ACTING AS A PCT AUTHORITY – EURO-PCT APPLICATIONS

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1.Introduction
2.Jurisdiction of the boards of appeal

3.The EPO acting as designated or elected Office

3.1.Competence of the EPO as designated or elected Office
3.2.Remedies under the PCT applied by the EPO as designated Office
3.2.1Review (Art. 25 PCT, Art. 24(2) PCT)
3.2.2Opportunity to correct before designated Offices (Art. 26 PCT)
3.2.3Excusing of delays in meeting time limits (Art. 48 PCT, R. 82bis PCT)
3.2.4Rectification of errors made by the receiving Office or the International Bureau (R. 82ter PCT)
3.2.5Restoration of the right of priority (R. 49ter PCT)
4.Language of the proceedings
5.Priority
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