Guidelines for Examination
PART C
CHAPTER II CONTENT OF A EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION (OTHER THAN CLAIMS)
7. Prohibited matter
7.3 Disparaging statements
 

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PART C
CHAPTER II CONTENT OF A EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION (OTHER THAN CLAIMS)CHAPTER II CONTENT OF A EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION (OTHER THAN CLAIMS)
7. Prohibited matter7. Prohibited matter
  7.2 Matter contrary to ordre public or morality7.2 Matter contrary to ordre public or morality     7.4 Irrelevant matter7.4 Irrelevant matter  
 

7.3

Disparaging statements

 

It is necessary to discriminate in the second category between libellous or similarly disparaging statements, which are not allowed, and fair comment, e.g. in relation to obvious or generally recognised disadvantages, or disadvantages stated to have been found and substantiated by the applicant, which, if relevant, is permitted.

 

Rule 34(1)(b)