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PART D
CHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISION
1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition
1.2 Revocation of the European patent
 

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PART D
CHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISIONCHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISION
1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition
  1.1 General remarks1.1 General remarks     1.3 Rejection of the opposition1.3 Rejection of the opposition  
 

1.2

Revocation of the European patent

 


1.2.1 Revocation on substantive grounds

1.2.2 Revocation for failure to pay the printing fee or to file a translation

1.2.3 Revocation for failure to notify the appointment of a new representative

1.2.4 Revocation in the event of requirements not being met until after expiry of time limits

1.2.5 Revocation of the patent in the event that the proprietor no longer wishes the patent to be maintained as granted