Chapter IX – Search documentation
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2. Patent documents arranged for systematic access

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2.2 Unpublished patent applications 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

Since the search for conflicting applications that are not published at the time of the initial search is completed either during Chapter II in case a demand is filed or during the European phase, the documents which can be cited in the search report do not include unpublished patent applications (see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑VI, 4.1).

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