Guidelines for Examination:PART A: CHAPTER IV SPECIAL PROVISIONS, 2. Art. 61 applications, 2.5 Limitation of the option to withdraw the European patent application

Guidelines for Examination
PART A
CHAPTER IV SPECIAL PROVISIONS
2. Art. 61 applications
2.5 Limitation of the option to withdraw the European patent application

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PART A
CHAPTER IV SPECIAL PROVISIONS
2. Art. 61 applications

2.4 Interruption of time limits

2.6 Prosecution of the application by a third party

2.5	Limitation of the option to withdraw the European patent application

As from the time when a third party proves to the EPO that he has initiated proceedings concerning entitlement (see IV, 2.2) and up to the date on which the EPO resumes the proceedings for grant (see IV, 2.3), neither the European patent application nor the designation of any Contracting State may be withdrawn.

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