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29.5.2020

Notice concerning the temporary suspension of the application of Rule 51(2) of the European Patent Convention with respect to an additional fee for belated payment of a renewal fee for a European patent application (Article 2(1), item 5, of the Rules relating to fees)

29.5.2020

Decision of the Administrative Council temporarily suspending the application of Rule 51, paragraph 2, EPC with respect to the additional fee, as referred to in Article 2, paragraph 1, item 5, of the Rules relating to Fees (CA/D 6/20)

29.5.2020

The Official Journal 5/2020 is now available online

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