Guidelines for Examination
PART B
CHAPTER X SEARCH REPORT
 

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CHAPTER X

SEARCH REPORT

 


1. General

2. Different types of search reports drawn up by the EPO

3. Form and language of the search report

4. Identification of the patent application and type of search report

5. Classification of the patent application

6. Areas of technology searched

7. Title, abstract and figure(s) to be published with the abstract (as indicated on supplemental sheet A)

8. Restriction of the subject of the search

9. Documents noted in the search

10. Authentication and dates

11. Copies to be attached to the search report

12. Transmittal of the search report and search opinion (if applicable)