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 CHAPTER VI PROCEDURE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE OPPOSITION 		 

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CHAPTER VI

PROCEDURE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE OPPOSITION

 

(oral proceedings: see E-III; taking and conservation of evidence: see E-IV)

 
1. General remarks

2. Adherence to the text of the European patent submitted or approved by the proprietor

3. Invitation to file observations

4. Communications from the Opposition Division to the proprietor of the patent

5. Additional search

6. Examination of the opposition during oral proceedings

7. Preparation of the decision

   CHAPTER V SUBSTANTIVE EXAMINATION OF OPPOSITION CHAPTER VII DETAILS AND SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

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