The general considerations relating to time limits are set out in E-VIII. The time limit for response to a communication from the examiner should in general be between two and four months in accordance with Rule 84. The period to be allowed will be determined by the examiner taking all the factors relevant to the particular application into account. These include the language normally used by the applicant or his representative; the number and nature of the objections raised; the length and technical complexity of the application; the proximity of the EPO to the applicant or, if he has one, his representative; and the distance separating applicant and representative.