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9.2.7 Documents cited in the application 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

When the search report cites documents already mentioned in the description of the patent application for which the search is carried out, these are denoted by the letter "D" (see B‑IV, 1.3).

Rule 42(1)(b)

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