1.

Overview

(i)

the requirements and procedure relevant to the examination as to formalities of European patent applications (Chapters II to VI);

(ii)

the modification to the requirements and procedure of (i) when dealing with international applications filed under the PCT and entering the European phase (Chapter VII);

(iii)

formalities matters of a more general nature which can arise during the application procedure or the post-grant stage (Chapters VIII and IX),

(iv)

the presentation and execution of drawings and figurative representations accompanying a European patent application (Chapter X);

(v)

fee questions (Chapter XI);

(vi)

inspection of files, communication of information contained in files, consultation of the Register of European Patents and issuance of certified copies (Chapter XII).