Article 105a[ 115 ]
Request for limitation or revocation

(1)
At the request of the proprietor, the European patent may be revoked or be limited by an amendment of the claims. The request shall be filed with the European Patent Office in accordance with the Implementing Regulations. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the limitation or revocation fee has been paid. 
(2)
The request may not be filed while opposition proceedings in respect of the European patent are pending. 
 
Inserted by the Act revising the European Patent Convention of 29.11.2000. 
References

Art. 14, 64, 68, 98, 99, 123
R. 6, 90, 92, 93, 138, 143

 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
Art. 105aArt. 105 (elmts)

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